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We need such biochar technology in Kenya

CapChar has partnered with Restord to deliver the first of many pyrolysis plants across the UK. Based in Cornwall this plant aims to deliver ~50t of #biochar and ~100tCO2e sequestered p.a. This is infinitesimally small compared to what we need to remove globally, but our aim is to scale by volume, wood type, location and end products...so we can make a measurable difference by 2030+ #carbonremoval #bcr

Biochar has emerged as the most accessible and scalable permanent CDR pathway, boasting a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and a low price relative to other engineered solutions. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 $𝟭𝟳𝟲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 $𝟮𝟳 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲. This pricing positions it well below other removal methods available in our marketplace, such as mineralization at $289 per tonne, Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) at $299 per tonne, and building materials at $425 per tonne. Due to its competitive pricing, biochar has garnered significant interest from both buyers and new suppliers. Additionally, biochar leads in terms of availability, accounting for nearly 50% of the engineered removal solutions listed on our marketplace. #biochar #cdr #removal #climatechange #climateaction #ghg #netzero #parisagreement #environment Neufin

Biochar! What do you know about Biochar? How effective is biochar as carbon sequestetation tool? https://loom.ly/-oKVijI

As we move towards a sustainable and circular society, the need to utilise carbon and energy in the production of materials while reducing carbon emissions is more important than ever. That is why Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCUS) has emerged as a key technology in the fight against climate change.    BECCUS involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide of biogenic origin, playing a pivotal role in achieving zero and negative emissions targets. It is a game-changer identified by the Swedish government, and RISE is at the forefront of its development.    RISE's investment in the BECCUS area includes three crucial test beds: biogenic CO2 capture, gas purification and enrichment of biogenic CO2, and electrochemical conversion of CO2 to C1-C3 chemicals. Our new mobile CO2-capture pilot plant allows us to test the performance of new absorbents developed in lab scale on industrial emissions. It is a versatile solution built in a transportable container, offering a balance between scalability and cost-effectiveness.    Bioeconomy Arena provides expertise and cutting-edge infrastructure for research and demonstration, offering the opportunity to produce sufficient amounts of a product or material to verify its market viability. https://lnkd.in/dUVkkdFH #BioeconomyArena #BECCUS #Sustainability #Innovation #bioeconomy 

This comprehensive review explores the synergistic integration of #biochar in #MicrobialFuelCells (MFCs), elucidating its role in #sustainableenergy generation and #environmentalremediation. Emphasizing contaminant removal and circular economy principles, the review navigates thermochemical processes, presenting biochar as a promising, cost-effective alternative for MFC electrodes. https://lnkd.in/gFd6jCJC

Biochar has seen remarkable growth in the Voluntary Carbon Markets, with reports that the demand has doubled each of the last three years. So we are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar "Unpacking Carbon Credits: The Power of Biochar" led by experts Mart de Bruijn of Carboneers, Hedda Björck of Planboo, Emma Greenhatch of Pyrocal, and Cloverly's own Callum John Hunt, MPhil (Cantab). In this session we’ll explore an introduction to carbon credit projects and do a deep dive on biochar. As a leading novel method of CDR, biochar accounted for 94% of CDR delivered in 2023. Join us to uncover practical insights into the transformative potential of biochar carbon credits and understand how they can accelerate your sustainability goals: https://lnkd.in/eC2xR2V5 We'll explore: - Types of carbon credits: Nature-based vs engineered vs hybrid - How to evaluate carbon credit quality within those types - Overview of biochar as a category of CDR - The scientific fundamentals of biochar Time: July 31st, 10:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM BST Register here: https://lnkd.in/eC2xR2V5 #biochar #carboncredits #carbonmarket #VCM #carbonremoval

Check out cdr.fyi. It is a great source of information on status quo of BCR. The gap between sold carbon credits and delivered amounts of biochar is a clear sign of how urgent the production of biochar is. Currently 3.4% of the purchases are delivered. More than 96% is sold and will be delivered. Imagine the importance of the pyrolysis equipment and the operations for years to come. Latest news from last week is UKs largest biochar production plant with an annual capacity to sequester 17,000 tons of CO2 per year: https://lnkd.in/euk429bs

“I am sure many Danish companies can – and eventually will – turn utilisation of CO2 into business opportunities with a green impact.” CO2 is expected to become a valuable resource in the future that should not only be captured and stored but also utilised in various ways as part of climate action. Thomas Lundgaard is workstream lead for the three utilisation projects that are part of INNO-CCUS. “Utilisation of CO2 sources to green platform chemicals and polymeric materials has very interesting perspectives, which we are now starting to explore. In the INNO-CCUS projects on CO2 utilization, researchers and industrial partners are working together on several, complementary routes for production of raw materials with a much lower carbon intensity,” he says. Learn more about the INNO-CCUS utilisation projects here: 👉 BioTechCCU is developing a biomethanation reactor technology for converting CO2 to useful chemicals and fuels and for further processing of biomethane to bioplastics and precursors. https://lnkd.in/dBcFsMXb 👉 RD-BECCUS is designing and planning a research platform to enable the development of second-generation technologies for flexible carbon capture and utilisation in combination with bioenergy. https://lnkd.in/d6wKcf9w 👉 UC-DC is converting waste CO2 and CO2 captured directly from air into commodity chemicals for replacing petrochemicals https://lnkd.in/dS2B5Wtb #CCUS #CarbonUtilisation #Innovation

🌱 Unlocking the Potential of Biochar: Pyrolysis vs. Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) 🌱 Take a look at this presentation to better understand the difference between biochar produced by #pyrolysis and #hydrothermal #carbonisation  I have tried to simply describe the two processes in order to better understand the advantages and disadvantages.  Let me know in the comments what you think! #Sustainability #Biochar #CarbonSequestration #WasteManagement #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalScience #HTC