Listings

Sylva Fertilis, Argentan, FR

Biochar

CORCs in stock

293

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Sylva Fertilis, a part of the SLB Group, a forestry consortium in France, specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality biochar products for both retail and wholesale markets. They are one of the largest biochar suppliers in France. Their manufacturing facility, located in Argentan in the Normandy region, produces biochar from wood pellets. The wood pellets are sourced from a manufacturer near Reims in the east of France, which produces pellets from timber from sustainably certified forests. The process results in two granularities of char: 0-1 mm and > 1mm. A small portion of the biochar is augmented with mycorrhizal fungi to create soil improvement products under the Terra Fertilis® brand. The remaining biochar is sold as soil improvement products to municipalities, farmers, golf courses, wine producers, and forestry operations. The biochar has an extremely high carbon content of 95%, and each dry ton of biochar contains 3.4 tonnes of CO2. In 2023, Accend carried out a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of Sylva Fertilis' production process, which accounted for all process emissions from the harvesting of forestry materials, chipping and pelletizing, transport, energy use and packaging, and transport of the biochar, and confirms that 2.74 tonnes of CO2 are stored for every 1 ton of biochar. The company has recently decided to double their production capacity, supported by buyers of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs).

Location

France

Available for reservation

293

Carbon Cycle, 001, Rieden, DE

Biochar

CORCs in stock

0

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Carbon Cycle is a privately-owned company based in south-eastern Germany that specializes in the production of high-quality biochar, which offers solutions to modern agriculture problems such as nutrient loss, nitrate leaching, and soil fertility issues. Biochar is a sustainable product that has many benefits, including the reduction of fertilizer usage, protection of groundwater, and improvement of soil fertility. The production of one ton of high-quality biochar results in 3.1 tonnes of harmful carbon dioxide becoming firmly bound for centuries, enabling farmers to make an important contribution to climate and environmental protection. Carbon Cycle sells its biochar to the farming industry in several EU countries and holds the European certificate of sustainably produced biochar (EBC). The company uses untreated wood chips from energy grade wood, locally sourced from PEFC certified forests as feedstock for the biochar. Each tonne of biochar sequesters 3.01 tonnes of CO2, and the carbon content's stability as measured by the H/C ratio is very high. Carbon Cycle has been issued with CORC's by the Puro marketplace in accordance with the strict Puro methodology for biochar production. All lifecycle emissions are considered, and the facility and certifications have been third-party verified ex-post.

Location

Germany

Available for reservation

0

Explocom 1, Lupeni

Biochar

CORCs in stock

0

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Operational

Explocom is a family-owned business that has been producing BBQ charcoal since 1992. The company is now transitioning from BBQ charcoal to biochar for soil amendment and construction materials. In addition, Explocom produces liquid pyrolytic bio-condensate or wood vinegar. The feedstock is FSC certified sawmill waste. The company recently received the EBC certificate for sustainable biochar production. Explocom uses the retort method of pyrolysis. The heat from the syngas combustion is used in the pyrolysis process and for drying incoming feedstock. Excess syngas can be captured and stored for renewable electricity production onsite. During pyrolysis, the biochar reaches a 600°C temperature and after the process is finished it is left for 24 hours to cool down and afterwards it is pulverized. Explocom sells biochar both in powder and in granular form under the brand name Gekka Biochar. They have plans to install additional machinery that will increase the biochar production capacity threefold. The biochar has a carbon content of 78%. A lifecycle assessment (LCA) of Explocom’s production process was carried out by Accend in 2023. The LCA accounts for all process emissions from harvesting of the wood, transport to the production site, and the manufacturing of the biochar on-site and confirms that 2.41 tonnes of CO2 are removed by every 1 ton of biochar. 3rd party verification against the Puro Standard was completed in Q4 2023.

Location

Romania

Available for reservation

0

Carbon Hill

Biochar

CORCs in stock

0

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Carbon Hill is a biochar company owned by the Jones family located in Caebardd farm, near Welshpool in mid-Wales, UK. The family, who have been farming for many years, have diversified their operations by leveraging their expertise in biomass and mechanical engineering. Their engineering arm, Woodtek Engineering, designs and manufactures efficient wood chip dryers and feed mechanisms. The company has developed a proprietary pyrolysis thermal combustion system that utilizes new and existing technologies to produce biochar with minimal emissions. The pilot system is operating at Caebardd, but the company plans to roll out dozens of pyrolysis units to process waste biomass in the UK and internationally. Carbon Hill sources two types of waste woody biomass for their biochar production: Tree and hedgerow cuttings and Green Waste Over Size (GWOS) from local parks and gardens. These feedstocks are largely underutilized in the UK and are typically either left to biodegrade or burn, leading to carbon loss. The biochar produced since the pilot facility started operation in 2021 is used at Caebardd, sold mixed with compost, or used in university soil trials. The company is heavily involved in developing the biochar industry in the UK, which is currently in its early stages.

Location

United Kingdom

Available for reservation

0

Wakefield Biochar Facility 1

Biochar

CORCs in stock

2

Price per tonne

190.0 USD

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Wakefield BioChar aims to make the planet healthier through their “Better Soil. Better World.” philosophy. Based in Valdosta, Georgia, a city with a long history in the forestry industry, the company focuses on managing pulp and paper and sawmill waste and creating sustainable products. They have a range of branded biochar products and compost blends sold through retailers such as Lowes, Amazon, and Sam's Club. They also supply local farmers with biochar to improve grass yields, and use biochar blends for land remediation projects. The feedstock is pine bark and sawdust from FSC certified forests. The company is expanding and opening new pyrolysis facilities in 2024 financed partially through carbon credit sales. There are multiple, beneficial applications fo the biochar: Agriculture - biochar is spread on pasturelands to improve water retention and nutrient uptake Retail - Biochar, and Biochar-compost is sold as a horticultural product Land remediation - biochar mixed with lime is used for land remediation projects. The potential income from Puro.earth allows Wakefield Biochar to: Fund the transport and operations required for processing and moving biochar from its production site to farmers who currently cannot afford it. Make further paper and pulp mill projects financially viable with the help of carbon credits, leading to growth and new, sustainable jobs. Finance new pyrolysis units. Cooperate with mill owners to establish pyrolysis units to provide more efficient energy and tailor biochar for customers in agriculture, filtration, and remediation industries, replacing old boiler technology co-fired with fossil fuels. Finance the expansion into new retail channels, making biochar and biochar composts more accessible to the public and raising awareness. Carbon credit revenues will enable Wakefield to distribute biochar at a competitive price.

Location

United States

Available for reservation

2

OBIO Rudshøgda

Biochar

CORCs in stock

778

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

OBIO is a leading Norwegian biochar company based in the Opland and central region. They built the first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant in Norway at Rudshøgda in Ringsaker municipality. The facility is state-of-the-art and highly automated, utilizing wood chips sourced from a nearby PEFC certified forestry company, with a transport distance of less than 2km. This year, the production facility achieved the EBC sustainable biochar certification. The biochar has a high carbon content of 92%, with each dry ton containing 3.36 tonnes of CO2. A lifecycle assessment (LCA) conducted by Accend confirms that for every ton of biochar produced, 3.1 tonnes of CO2 are sequestered after process emissions are deducted. The facility also sells heat as a byproduct to a nearby food processing facility. OBIO's biochar is used in various commercial and research applications, such as animal litter, feed and urban applications like replacing concrete. The company is planning to expand their current facility and branch out to other locations.

Location

Norway

Available for reservation

778

Alcom-01-NuevaEcijaPhilippines

Biochar

CORCs in stock

22

Price per tonne

200.0 EUR

Operational

Alcom is a Singapore-based renewable energy and carbon project developer. We focus on renewable fuels and are heavily invested in carbon removal technologies, with a focus on developing biochar production facilities. Our team members come with decades of experience in understanding GHG emissions, carbon abatement as well as carbon removal projects. NuevaChar utilizes rice husk as feedstock for biochar production. Alcom has retrofitted a previously mothballed gasifier in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines, originally intended to produce heat. The gasifier is linked to four grain drying units managed by the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, where the excess heat from gasification is being directed. This project is completely local, from local engineers who worked on retrofits to on the ground production of marketing of biochar, which is intended for local farmers. The biochar from NuevaChar is being distributed to nearby farmers and Alcom has been conducting farm trials to determine the efficacy of biochar to these farmers. Based off the results, Alcom has received a written confirmation that the Provincial Government is satisfied with our farm trial results and is now distributing the biochar to local farmers within the province. Alcom has recorded 18%-20% yield increases in paddy, onion and corn and is working collectively with farmers to improve agricultural practices and increase food security within the province. Along with biochar application, we are also working on rice methane mitigation in paddy fields where we apply biochar, promoting regenerative agricultural practices across paddy farmers in Neuva Ecija. Supporting us not only benefits the environment but also local farmers and helps us achieve our goal of eventually decarbonizing the entire rice industry in the Philippines through sustainable and circular practices.

Certified

Available for reservation

22

Pyrocal - Wellcamp

Biochar

CORCs in stock

31

Price per tonne

155.0 EUR

Operational

Pyrocal is an Australian-owned engineering company designing and manufacturing industrial-scale biochar production systems using Continuous Carbonisation Technology (CCT). Founded in 2014, Pyrocal has invested heavily in research and development to optimise its system to recover energy and capture and store carbon by transforming waste agricultural and forestry biomass and biosolids into biochar. Manufactured in Australia, Pyrocal’s system utilises both pyrolysis and gasification and is one of the most advanced biochar production systems available globally. Pyrocal's multi-disciplinary team collaborate with clients worldwide to understand their specific requirements and deliver tailored solutions to achieve their objectives. Pyrocal’s system is capable of operating 24/7 and the thermal energy recovered can be used to provide process heat or be converted to electrical energy. Pyrocal’s most significant project to-date has been delivering Australia’s first biosolids gasification facility for the City of Logan, which opened in 2022. This multi award winning project resulted in operational cost savings of $1M per annum and a reduction in carbon emissions of 6,000 tonnes per annum. The benefits of a Pyrocal CCT system include: - designed to meet customers' specific requirements - continuous biochar production for optimal efficiency and revenue (circa 1,500 tonnes of biochar per annum) - proven capacity (up to 750kg p/h, feedstock dependent) - heat efficiency - stringent emissions control - scalable Pyrocal conducts full-scale trials at its demonstration plant in South East Queensland, Australia. In addition to manufacturing systems, Pyrocal is taking an active role in supporting the development of the biochar industry in Australia, recognising the role it can play in the circular economy and as a leading Net Emissions Technology (NETs), as identified by the IPCC. Pyrocal produces and sells biochar under the Terix brand and generates associated carbon removal credits (CORCs) that are certified by the world’s leading platform for engineered carbon removal, Puro.earth. The feedstock is pecan and macadmia nutshells sourced from the surrounding regions, showcasing to customers how a Pyrocal system functions in a circular economy model. This nutshell would otherwise be used for mulch, compost, animal feed or end up in landfill or be incinerated. With a CORC factor of between 2-3, Pyrocal's biochar removes 3,500-4,500 tons of CO2 per annum.

Location

Australia

Certified

Available for reservation

31

Jeffries Group

Biochar

CORCs in stock

0

Price per tonne

150.0 EUR

Durability

CORC

Operational

Jeffries Biochar Operations In 2021, we commissioned one of the largest biochar plants in Southern Hemisphere. Fuelled by recycled woody green organics, this plant not only creates high quality biochar but generates enough energy from the syngas to power our state-of-the-art ROSS compost and mulch screening plant. Our biochar plant is designed to run 24x6 and is designed to produce around 1500 dry tons of Biochar and about 230 MWh of power a year, while meeting stringent emissions requirements set by local regulatory authorities. Jeffries – Background At Jeffries we have had our hands in South Australian soil for generations, growing strong since 1842. Driven by wholesome family values and innovation, we have developed world-leading organic recycling technologies and collection partnerships. We compost over 150,000tn of organic material every year through our facilities in Northern Adelaide. A distinctive element of our organisation is the ability to be part of a strong circular economy. Our products are made from composted material that return carbon and nutrients to the soil to grow produce and plants that have waste products which become compost when returned to us. Essentially, your food scraps can help to grow your food. Our processes and technologies are unique to us, not only in Australia, but worldwide. Combining our passion and process, the team at Jeffries deliver premium compost, soil, mulch, biochar and organic fertilisers for farmers, viticulturists, landscapers and home gardeners. Together, we are securing the future of healthy soil for generations to come.

Location

Australia

Certified

Available for reservation

0

NuevaChar

Biochar

CORCs in stock

0

Price per tonne

200.0 EUR

Future facility

Alcom is a Singapore-based renewable energy and carbon project developer. We focus on renewable fuels and are heavily invested in carbon removal technologies, with a focus on developing biochar production facilities. Our team members come with decades of experience in understanding GHG emissions, carbon abatement as well as carbon removal projects. NuevaChar utilizes rice husk as feedstock for biochar production. Alcom has retrofitted a previously mothballed gasifier in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines, originally intended to produce heat. The gasifier is linked to four grain drying units managed by the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, where the excess heat from gasification is being directed. This project is completely local, from local engineers who worked on retrofits to on the ground production of marketing of biochar, which is intended for local farmers. The biochar from NuevaChar is being distributed to nearby farmers and Alcom has been conducting farm trials to determine the efficacy of biochar to these farmers. Based off the results, Alcom has received a written confirmation that the Provincial Government is satisfied with our farm trial results and is now distributing the biochar to local farmers within the province. Alcom has recorded 18%-20% yield increases in paddy, onion and corn and is working collectively with farmers to improve agricultural practices and increase food security within the province. Along with biochar application, we are also working on rice methane mitigation in paddy fields where we apply biochar, promoting regenerative agricultural practices across paddy farmers in Neuva Ecija. Supporting us not only benefits the environment but also local farmers and helps us achieve our goal of eventually decarbonizing the entire rice industry in the Philippines through sustainable and circular practices.

Location

Philippines

Certified

Available for reservation

0

Aperam Bioenergia

Biochar

CORCs in stock

615

Price per tonne

165.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Aperam BioEnergia is an established Brazilian company in the forestry and renewable energy sectors. Aperam runs a ~420.000 ton/year charcoal operation with emissions control in the northeast region of Minas Gerais in Brazil derived from ~126.000 ha of FSC-certified planted and native forest. These forests have important biodiversity and economic impacts on local communities. Previously, waste from Aperam's charcoal production was destined mostly to end up in cement or energy production . Now, with Aperam's first biochar project, that same material is brought back to Aperam forests and applied to the soil, where it not only serves as a durable carbon removal from the atmosphere but also acts as an important natural component for soil reconditioning and improvement. This change is only possible due to CO2 removal certificates. Aperam BioEnergia's plan for the future includes scaling biochar operations, not only to promote carbon sequestration but also to promote forest productivity improvement by improving soil properties, production process efficiency and local social and economic development. The energy that was previously generated by burning the char material is not at risk of being substituted by fossil fuel sources because of the ample availability of inexpensive renewable energy sources in Brazil. Currently, Aperam BioEnergia has capacity to produce ~30.000 tonnes/year of carbon removal.

Location

Brazil

Certified

Available for reservation

615

Hjelmsäters Egendom

Biochar

CORCs in stock

255

Price per tonne

275.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Hjelmsäter in Sweden uses a BIOMACON technology to produce biochar from forestry residues that is used for soil amendment and environmental improvement in Sweden. The raw material used in the process is a residue from the farm's own forestry and other local actors, all FSC certified forestry. The material used has a content of lignin that makes it suitable for biochar production but less useful for other purposes due to its low energy value. The energy used in the pyrolysis process comes from Hjelmsäter’s own solar panels and the excess heat from the pyrolysis process is used within the business facilities. Hjelmsäters Egendom is situated in Lake Vänern Archipelago and Mount Kinnekulle UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - a model region for sustainable development. The production of biochar could be compared to the reversed effect off burning fossil fuels! Through the process green carbon from the fast carbon cycle is transformed into more stable structure that can be stored for hundreds to thousands of years. Each ton of dry biochar produced at Hjelmsäter contains 94% carbon. The main part of this carbon is sequestered for a long time and kept out form the fast carbon cycle in a way that alternative use of the biomass, such as natural degradation of the biomass or use om the biomass for energy purposes, would fail to do. In the production process of the biochar, including the outtake and transportation of the biomass, 0.1 ton CO2e is emitted while producing 1 ton of biochar. The emissions from the production process are exceptionally low, and the pyrolysis process only represent 5% of all emissions. With respect to the low emissions from the production, and a buffer to cover the degraded carbon in the biochar, each ton of dry biochar corresponds to 3.26 ton of CO2e removed from circulation. The biochar produced at Hjelmsäter is distributed to many different locations. All biochar is used in applications where the biochar properties, such as its capacity to buffer nutrients and water, is of main interest. To elaborate, biochar is used in applications where it increases the environmental value through its properties. These include improved growth and fertility, but also decreased overfertilization in the surrounding area and decreased the runoff from the managed systems. Applications where the biochar could be used as a fuel or be exposed to enhanced oxidation is not allowed. Examples of usage include improving green urban areas, soil amendment, agricultural applications, and urban use for improved water management. In the applications, the biochar contributes to further mitigations and adaptation for the climate, this is however not accounted for and included in the calculations of the CORCs.

Location

Sweden

Available for reservation

255

Novocarbo Rhine

Biochar

CORCs in stock

101

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Novocarbo is a leading operator of pyrolysis plants and an international trading platform for biochar and its derivatives. We draw from a vast network of strong partnerships and collaborations with research institutes to push the frontiers in biochar applications. We leverage this breadth of knowledge and experience in operator concepts for industrial clients offering carbon removal as a service. Carbon removal through industrial pyrolysis technology: We sequester atmospheric carbon into biochar and put that valuable carbon to use: in healthy, fertile soil, blue-green infrastructure to substituting fossil carbons in circular economy concepts. We actively remove carbon from the atmosphere through biochar by converting high volumes of biogenic residues into sustainable carbon removal on an industrial scale. Once incorporated into the soil the carbon it contains is removed from the natural cycle for centuries: The most stable and safest CO2 sink and the only commercially proven Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology becomes reality. Novocarbo GmbH The Novocarbo GmbH leverages a breadth of knowledge and experience to lead the way to developing a strong and sustainable biochar industry. We are a leading operator of pyrolysis plants and an international trading platform for biochar and its derivatives, Novocarbo draws from an extensive network of strong partnerships and collaboration with research institutions to push the frontiers in biochar applications. Our highly customizable biochar solutions can be used across a number of industries, such as soil amendment, and water treatment and as an additive to decarbonize industrial products such as textiles or sustainable building materials. We provide biochar solutions to various green city projects and construction sites throughout Europe. SWISS BIOCHAR With our company Swiss Biochar we bring 10 years of experience in developing high-performance substrates. Here we refine our biochar with a scientifically proven high-quality process for green/blue infrastructure and agriculture applications which can be tailored to the customers’ needs. Novocarbo's goal is to participate in the mitigation of climate change actively. We are constantly striving to gather and generate new vital knowledge in regard to products, market dynamics and development. This Carbon Removal Site is a direct integration at our technology developer's site PYREG. We call it heritage site as we started all operations, R&D trials and distribution networks from this location. Examples of Usage: -Biochar for soil remediation and amendment in agricultural applications, as feed additive and bedding for livestock – through our exclusive partnership with Beiselen, one of Germany’s largest agricultural retailers -Biochar for wastewater and stormwater treatment -Biochar as additive/filler material for industrial composite materials such as concrete & high-performance polymers -Biochar as additive/amendment for high-performance substrates -through Swiss Biochar, Europe’s oldest biochar company recognized for their Swiss Terra Preta products, see also Skanska City Project

Location

Germany

Available for reservation

101

Novocarbo Ruhr/Tyssenkrupp

Biochar

CORCs in stock

160

Price per tonne

220.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Carbon removal through our industrial integration with thyssenkrupp rothe erde. We convert biogenic residues to biochar, sequestering atmospheric carbon and utilizing it in soil- & industrial applications. Our large-scale process removes carbon from the atmosphere and replaces fossil carbons in circular economy concepts and securely removes carbon from the natural cycle for centuries. Novocarbo leverages a breadth of knowledge and experience to lead the way to develop a strong and sustainable biochar industry. We are a leading operator of pyrolysis plants and an international trading platform for biochar and its derivatives. Novocarbo draws from an extensive network of strong partnerships and collaboration with research institutions to push the frontiers in biochar applications. Our highly customizable biochar solutions can be used across a number of industries, such as soil amendment, water treatment and as an additive to decarbonize industrial products such as sustainable building materials or textiles. We provide biochar solutions to various green city projects and construction sites throughout Europe. At thyssenkrupp rothe erde’s production site in Lippstadt, Novocarbo is integrating the first industrial carbonisation plant for regenerative heat right in the centre of Germany’s historically important industrial area: the Ruhr region. To achieve this, thyssenkrupp rothe erde is partnering up with Novocarbo for the entire production process: from the correct operation of the pyrolysis plant to the marketing and distribution of the biochar and the certification of the carbon sinks. Novocarbo’s expertise in carbon removal, biochar, and heat production long with thyssenkrupp rothe erde’s leading market position makes the cooperation between the companies from the old and new economy a lighthouse project for the redesign of heat infrastructure concepts. The provision of regenerative heat embedded in a sustainable, circular business case is an important pillar of an independent and crisis-proof supply for industry. At the same time, the additional ecological effects of negative emissions and the sustainable use of biochar contribute to the development of benefits for society far beyond the project horizon. This is our second carbon removal site where we have a direct industrial integration in place with Tyssenkrupp Rothe Erde for green heat distribution and biochar production

Location

Germany

Available for reservation

160

Carbofex Nokia 1

Biochar

CORCs in stock

298

Price per tonne

250.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

Carbofex offers a premium grade of biochar for the horticulture industry and water filtering applications. Our biochar captures and stores more CO2 than is emitted in the manufacturing. One tonne of Carbofex biochar removes 3,2 tonnes of CO2 eq. from the atmosphere into long-term storage in the product. The feedstock is spruce thinnings of sustainably managed Finnish PEFC-certified forests, that would otherwise decompose or be burnt. Carbofex is the first Puro.earth-certified biochar producer in the world and participated in Puro's Biochar methodology working group when it was first launched in 2019. How it works Biochar is produced from biomass or biowaste, through pyrolysis (heating in high temperatures in the absence of oxygen). Pyrolysis creates a very stable, solid form of carbon that can endure in soil for thousands of years, making it an ideal technology for scalable carbon removal. Carbofex biochar is manufactured from spruce thinnings of sustainably managed Finnish PEFC-certified forests. The raw material would thus decay, as CO2 to the atmosphere, without the project. After the state-of-the-art process a kilo (kg) of the resulting biochar embodies 3,4 kg of CO2 and has caused 0,24 kg of fossil CO2 emissions from cradle-to-grave i.e. from harvesting the wood to the end-customer use phase. The resulting biochar has high fixed carbon content (94,8%) and chemical and structural stability far greater than in the original materials and removes 3,2 tonnes of CO2 eq. from the atmosphere. It has multiple commercial uses at potentially industrial volumes, for example, as greenhouse additive, in soil regeneration and in wastewater treatment. The biochar production is verified for carbon negativity by DNV GL, and issued CORCs per each tonne of CO2 removed from the atmosphere. Life-Cycle Assessment made by Ecobio followed the methodology described in ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards where applicable.

Location

Finland

Available for reservation

298

ECHO2 Holla-Fresh

Biochar

CORCs in stock

5

Price per tonne

248.0 EUR

Durability

CORC 100+

Operational

ECHO2 transforms residues from plantation forestry, agriculture, food and wood processing, that would otherwise end up as green-house gas emissions by being burned or landfilled, into bioenergy and biochar. Each tonne of biochar is over 80% pure carbon and removes 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of product, for centuries. The biochar is used for horticulture and agriculture. ECHO2 is the first Puro.earth-certified biochar producer outside Europe. Common practice in many regions of the world is to burn or landfill large quantities of agricultural and woody residues. We estimate that over 20 million tonnes of accessible crop and woody residues are intentionally burned or landfilled every year in Australia, and only a small percentage is up-cycled in any way. ECHO2 was developed as a circular economy up-cycling system that utilises low value organic residues such as city green wastes, plantation forestry residues, wood wastes from construction and crop residues, such as cereal straws. Biochar sequesters large amounts of CO2 in a useful way. It improves the performance of many products including fertilisers, animal feeds and building and construction materials. The first commercial system is a single ECHO2 module that converts recycled wood, that would otherwise be burned or landfilled, into biochar for the composted products producer Van Schaik's BioGro and into glasshouse heating for South Australian herb grower Holla-Fresh. The second commercial system now under construction is six ECHO2 modules to convert local cereal straw and other residues that would otherwise be burned or landfilled, into biochar for sale to local farmers and into glasshouse heating for Victorian tomato and capsicum grower Katunga Fresh. A growing pipeline of ECHO2 projects now exist that will utilise crop and plantation residues to replace LPG and natural gas for heating and to supply biochar to local farms. ECHO2 enables economic, environmental and social benefits by converting these low value organic carbon residues into renewable heat and electricity and sequestering over 60% of the carbon in the residues into stable biochar. This system creates local jobs, sustainable air, soil and water eco systems while developing new circular economies and markets in the process. CORC revenue enables ECHO2 biochar to be offered to pioneer farmers and composters at a subsidised price - effectively rewarding them for their climate services while building this and other biochar markets to enable larger scale carbon removal. The revenue acquired by carbon removal suppliers propels their growth, compounding the climate effect and accelerating the carbon net-negative economy. Each current generation ECHO2 module operating 24x7 has the capacity to remove ~5,000 tonnes of CO2-e per year. Income from Puro CORCs allows the ECHO2 biochar to be sold to pioneer farmers and composters at a price that rewards them for the climate service they provide as part of this circular economy. This grows the market for biochar which underpins additional ECHO2 modules and additional carbon removal. 1 tonne of ECHO2 biochar removes 2.5 tonnes of CO2 eq. from the atmosphere into long-term storage in the product.

Location

Australia

Certified

Available for reservation

5

Name	Methodology	Active CORCs	Price per tonne	Facility type	Certification status	Location	Durability
Sylva Fertilis, Argentan, FR	Biochar	293	220.0 EUR	Operational		France	CORC 100+
Carbon Cycle, 001, Rieden, DE	Biochar	0	220.0 EUR	Operational		Germany	CORC 100+
Explocom 1, Lupeni	Biochar	0	220.0 EUR	Operational		Romania
Carbon Hill	Biochar	0	220.0 EUR	Operational		United Kingdom	CORC 100+
Wakefield Biochar Facility 1	Biochar	2	190.0 USD	Operational		United States	CORC 100+
OBIO Rudshøgda	Biochar	778	220.0 EUR	Operational		Norway	CORC 100+
Alcom-01-NuevaEcijaPhilippines	Biochar	22	200.0 EUR	Operational	Certified
Pyrocal - Wellcamp	Biochar	31	155.0 EUR	Operational	Certified	Australia
Jeffries Group	Biochar	0	150.0 EUR	Operational	Certified	Australia	CORC
NuevaChar	Biochar	0	200.0 EUR	Future facility	Certified	Philippines
Aperam Bioenergia	Biochar	615	165.0 EUR	Operational	Certified	Brazil	CORC 100+
Hjelmsäters Egendom	Biochar	255	275.0 EUR	Operational		Sweden	CORC 100+
Novocarbo Rhine	Biochar	101	220.0 EUR	Operational		Germany	CORC 100+
Novocarbo Ruhr/Tyssenkrupp	Biochar	160	220.0 EUR	Operational		Germany	CORC 100+
Carbofex Nokia 1	Biochar	298	250.0 EUR	Operational		Finland	CORC 100+
ECHO2 Holla-Fresh	Biochar	5	248.0 EUR	Operational	Certified	Australia	CORC 100+

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Understanding CORCs (CO2 Removal Certificates)

A CORC is a CO2 Removal Certificate, a first of its kind carbon credit that represent one tonne of verified and removed carbon.

CORCs in stock:The issued CORCs available for spot purchase. It does not include CORCs that may be reserved and available for purchase via sales channel partners.
Available for reservation:The number of future CORCs available for reservation with advance market commitments based on the facility’s forecasting data.

Facility types:

Operational:The facility is operating as a carbon removal facility. CORCs have already been issued and are available on the spot market or the facility will undergo its first audit in the upcoming months.
Future Facilities:The facility is in the development phase and is actively seeking commitments from potential buyers to purchase future CORCs.

Certification:

Certified:Facility has passed the first third-party audit to verify the net volume of removed carbon which has been issued into CORCs.

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Contract types:

Purchase agreements:Used for spot market transactions for ex-post-issued CORCs
Pre-Purchase Agreements:Used for securing CORCs from certified facilities for future CORC issuances
Advance Market Commitments:Used for securing future CORCs from future facilities

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