Source
Establish biomass type, ownership, availability, current use and transport requirements.
Biochar project development
Developing credible biochar carbon projects
CO2balance works with organisations that have suitable biomass, practical production plans and the ambition to build a monitored carbon removal project.
FeedstockA traceable supply of suitable residual biomass
ProductionControlled pyrolysis with reliable operating data
End useA documented route into soil or another eligible application
Project fit
Start with the physical project
Biochar credits begin with a workable production system, not with a carbon calculation. The biomass source, existing use of that material, pyrolysis technology, product quality and final application all affect whether a project can follow a credible certification pathway.
We assess those fundamentals early so that organisations can understand the evidence, investment and operating systems likely to be required before committing to full project development.
Development pathway
From biomass resource to verified removal
Every project is different, but the evidence must follow the material from its original source through production and into its documented end use.
Produce
Define the pyrolysis equipment, operating conditions, emissions controls and production records.
Test
Confirm biochar characteristics through appropriate sampling and laboratory analysis.
Track
Maintain the chain of custody and evidence for storage, transport and final application.
Verify
Prepare the project for validation, monitoring, independent verification and issuance.
Feasibility
What we assess
A project does not need to be fully operational before an initial conversation. Clear information about the present position is more useful than an optimistic forecast.
Biomass supply
Volumes, seasonality, competing uses, ownership and supply agreements.
Technology and operations
Equipment status, throughput, energy use, process controls and plans for scaling.
Biochar quality
Available laboratory results, sampling approach and intended product specification.
Monitoring and traceability
Production records, transport data, end-use evidence and carbon ownership.
Commercial readiness
Capital requirements, operating model, additional revenue and delivery timetable.
Local delivery
Permits, partners, safeguards and the practical conditions surrounding implementation.
Our role
Carbon project development that follows the evidence
CO2balance can support initial feasibility, methodology selection, project design, monitoring systems, validation planning and preparation for verification and issuance. The appropriate route depends on the project, location, technology and available data.
Explore our project development servicesInitial assessment
Tell us about your proposed biochar project
The questionnaire covers your organisation, feedstock, production set-up, intended end use, monitoring and commercial position. Complete what you can and leave unavailable fields blank.
Common questions
Before you submit a project
Does a project need to be operating already?
No. We can review projects at concept, pilot or operational stage. The assessment will reflect what evidence is currently available.
Is every biomass source suitable?
No. Eligibility depends on the feedstock, its origin, its existing use and the requirements of the selected methodology.
Do we need laboratory results?
Existing results are helpful, but their absence does not prevent an initial review. Testing requirements can be considered as part of the development plan.
Does completing the questionnaire guarantee certification?
No. It provides information for an initial assessment. Certification requires an eligible project design, appropriate monitoring and independent validation and verification.