Carbon Removal Project

Freres Biochar

Freres Biochar, located in the US, uses biomass cogeneration– creating both electricity for approximately 5,000 homes and heat manufacturing facilities at the same time. During the combustion of biomass, biochar is produced and CO2 is sequestered and stored safely.

CARBON Removal Method

Industrial Biochar

Location

USA

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Freres Biochar

About project

Freres Biochar is a project located in the United States that uses biomass cogeneration that creates both heat and electricity, powering approximately 5,000 homes and heating the project's manufacturing facilities. During the combustion of biomass, biochar is produced which sequesters and removes carbon. This biochar can be added to soil and can even remove pollutants from stormwater.

Freres Biochar

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Freres Biochar

Benefits of Project & Method

  • Permanence of +100 years.
  • Improved soil activity, soil water holding capacity, and increased crop yields.
  • Improves soil fertility by raising soil pH, improving porosity, reducing compaction, promoting healthy fungal and microbial populations.
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