U.S. Biochar Carbon Removal Project – Driving Carbon Neutrality

As the world faces growing climate challenges, carbon removal technologies are gaining importance. In the U.S., the demand for sustainable solutions continues to rise. This case study highlights how Beston Group partners with U.S. customer to implement biochar production for large-scale carbon removal.

1. Challenges Faced

Carbon emissions are worsening the global environment. Climate change is one of the most urgent issues we face today. As a pioneer in the environmental sector, the customer is determined to find an effective carbon removal solution. However, they face a series of challenges:

• Project Feasibility: The U.S. customer find numerous carbon removal technologies available in the market. However, the feasibility of these solutions varies greatly in terms of profitability, stability, and technical viability, making it difficult to select the right approach.
• Experience Gap: The customer has limited experience with the processes involved in carbon credit certification platforms like Puro.earth, which makes it difficult to navigate the certification process for carbon removal projects.

2. Goal for Change

Recognizing the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the U.S. market, the customer seeks to adopt a proven technology for carbon removal. After careful research and evaluation, biochar carbon removal emerges as the most promising approach. This method stands out for its high delivery rate, mature technology, and immense potential in the U.S. market. The U.S. customer aims to enter the biochar carbon removal industry. They plan to contribute to carbon neutrality and obtain carbon credits by using biochar’s unique carbon sequestration capabilities.

3. Action and Solution

After evaluating various providers, the customer selects Beston Group as their equipment supplier and technical partner for carbon removal project. The customer plans to use self-collected almond shells for biochar production. We provided the following solutions:

• Technology Selection: The customer chooses Beston BST-50S biochar production equipment, which has already been through Puro.earth’s technical evaluation process. This ensures the technology met all the necessary standards for carbon removal certification.
• End-to-End Support: Beston Group adhered to strict industry standards during the entire project lifecycle, from equipment design, manufacturing, and shipment to installation and commissioning. Beston’s team provided comprehensive technical support, collaborating across departments to ensure swift responses and quick project execution.

4. Results Achieved

The project culminate in the successful installation and commissioning of the biochar pyrolysis equipment. Upon completion:

• Full Commissioning: The equipment passed all testing and was fully accepted by the U.S.customer after successful commissioning.
• Annual Production Capacity: The system now produces 6,000 tons of biochar annually. Thus, it results in 12,000 tons of carbon sequestration each year.
• Carbon Credit Certification: The project has passed the initial technical assessment by Puro.earth. This brings the customer closer to achieving verified carbon credits.

5. Future Targets

With the successful implementation of the biochar production system, the customer is now looking to scale up their operations further. Next goal is to increase biochar production capacity to 30,000 tons per year. They aim to increase the company role in carbon neutrality efforts by expanding the presence in the carbon removal industry. Biochar will be a key solution in their large-scale projects.