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Our Carbon Removal Parks capture COâ‚‚
We pursue the goal of sequestering 1 gigaton of COâ‚‚ from the atmosphere by 2050.

Carbon Removal Site Rhine
2018
Carbon Removal Site Rhine
2018 saw the construction of our first carbon removal plant with three BCR systems and a capacity of around 1000 t/a carbon credits. This plant has helped lay the foundation for the efficient operation of carbon removal projects worldwide, allowing us to research and experiment with different input materials and pretreatments, post production, as well as energy utilization.

Carbon Removal Site Rhine

Thus, building expertise in plant design and operation and the skeleton of what we do: our distribution channels and customer base for the biochar. The surplus heat of the system is transferred to a nearby construction site.

Carbon Removal Park Baltic Sea
2023
Carbon Removal Park Baltic Sea
We expanded our capacities with the opening of the Carbon Removal Park Baltic Sea in Grevesmühlen (Germany) in October 2023. This new plant with two pyrolysis systems will remove up to 3,200 t of CO₂ from the atmosphere, generate 6,600 MWh of climate-neutral heat and produce 1,700 t of biochar per year. The site in north-east Germany is located near one of Europe’s major wood ranshipment points.

Carbon Removal Park Baltic Sea

The climate-neutral energy generated in the Carbon Removal Park Baltic Sea will be fed into the municipal district heating grid and will make the supply of around 1800 connected households greener. The facility marks the third production site and will support one of our key verticals: the substrate production. It further includes a dedicated on-site lab and postproduction space for biochar to augment our R&D efforts.
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FAQ
A pyrolysis plant, such as the PX1500 from PYREG, is designed for the controlled carbonization of biogenic residues into biochar. In this process, biomass is first degassed and then converted into carbon under pressure and temperatures of 500 °C-750 °C with the greatest possible deprivation of oxygen.
This process prevents a large proportion of the captured COâ‚‚ from escaping into the atmosphere. One metric ton of biochar sequesters around 2.5-2.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚eq, depending on the carbon content and further use.
Our pyrolysis process essentially produces two products, which can then be stored in different ways: a solid form of carbon, namely biochar, that, for example, serves as a soil conditioner and forms a permanent carbon sink. The second product is process heat (pyrogases), which is a regenerative energy source for further heat utilization.
Biochar is produced by thermal carbonization (pyrolysis) of biomass such as waste wood, hedge trimmings as well as other biogenic residues, e.g. from the food industry. Its porous structure and high internal surface area enable it to store water and nutrients and function as a filter material. These attributes make it a versatile substance with significant potential applications in agriculture, industry, and construction.
Biochar aids in the accumulation of humus in the soil and hinders the leaching of phosphorus and nitrate. It also reduces nitrous oxide emissions on agricultural land and minimizes the need for irrigation. In addition, the resistance of plants to fungal diseases is increased.
As a soil additive, it can serve as a substitute for peat, thereby helping to preserve peatlands. The degradation of these peatlands due to peat extraction leads to methane emissions, a greenhouse gas approximately 28 times more harmful to the climate than COâ‚‚.
Novocarbo’s biochar primarily serves as a soil conditioner, a peat alternative in the earth industry, or in storm-water management for blue-green infrastructure projects.
Additionally, it substitutes for fossil fuels or high-emission materials in various industrial applications. Examples include molded parts, housings and functional components made of plastic, flooring, and concrete aggregates.
Novocarbo aims to expedite the active decarbonization of the industry with its economically viable products.
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