Another carbon removal project is about to be launched! 2 sets of BST-50S HM biochar production equipment have completed shipment to Southeast Asia. The equipment supports a palm kernel shell biochar carbon removal project developed locally by a European client, built in two phases. The equipment processes byproducts from the region’s palm processing industry through pyrolysis. Below are photos and details from the shipping site.
In February 2026, the EU formally adopted the first certified methodologies under the Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming Certification Framework (CRCF), classifying biochar carbon removal as a permanent removal pathway. Yet scaling biochar projects ultimately depends on sustained feedstock supply — a constraint in Europe itself. Southeast Asia, backed by abundant agricultural residues, has become one of the regions with the highest concentration of biochar carbon removal projects worldwide.
Our client, a European carbon removal developer, recognized this gap: policy recognition was already in place in Europe, while feedstock supply capacity sat in Southeast Asia. The developer partnered with a local Southeast Asian government, selecting palm kernel shell (PKS) — a byproduct of the region’s palm processing industry — as feedstock, launching a biochar carbon sink project that connects policy certainty in Europe with feedstock supply in Southeast Asia.
This PKS biochar carbon sink project is being built in two phases, with all biochar production equipment now fully manufactured. Both phases use an identical configuration, providing a consistent standard for future capacity expansion and equipment maintenance. Once complete, the project will produce 12,000 tons of biochar and remove 24,000 tons of CO2 annually. Based on PKS characteristics, our engineering team designed the following customized configuration:
| PKS Feedstock Characteristic | Corresponding Configuration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture content around 50% | Dryer | Reduces moisture to below 15%, preventing batch variation from affecting carbonization thermal efficiency |
| Uneven feedstock particle size | Trommel screen | Removes fine particles to prevent dust and oversized particles to prevent incomplete carbonization |
| Shell-based feedstock requires high carbonization temperature | BST-50S HM continuous reactor | Stainless steel main furnace withstands temperatures up to 650°C, ensuring the feedstock is fully carbonized |
| Stage | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Order date | Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Stocking completed | Apr 15, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Shipping date | May 8, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Arrival | Jun 8, 2026 | Mid-August (estimated) |
| Installation | September 2026 (estimated, both phases simultaneously) | |
Both phases followed a unified project management process from order to delivery:
Both biochar machines are scheduled for simultaneous installation in September 2026, with Beston engineers traveling on-site to guide installation and commissioning. Equipment and supporting facilities construction marks only the midpoint of the project cycle. Once both production lines reach full processing capacity, the annual 12,000 tons of biochar still need MRV data collection and third-party verification. Only then does it convert into 24,000 tons of tradable carbon credits. We will continue to update you on-site installation and commissioning information, so please stay tuned.