Global interest in biochar production has grown significantly in recent years. From agricultural residues to forestry byproducts, biomass waste holds immense value creation potential. However, not all biochar production methods are created equal. Batch and continuous biochar production are currently the most widely used technologies, each with its unique operational characteristics, advantages, and limitations. Understanding these differences is crucial for investing in biochar projects.

HaiQi Group and Miraïa have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to jointly develop advanced pyrolysis projects in the European market.

Biochar — a highly stable carbon-rich material produced via pyrolysis of biomass under oxygen-free conditions — is receiving increasing attention. Biochar can reduce wildfire fuel loads, lower fire risk, and act as a soil amendment to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. These properties enhance forest ecosystem resilience. Additionally, by sequestering carbon in a stable form, biochar offers an effective climate mitigation tool and a potential source of carbon credits.

HaiQi Attended COP30, Showcasing Innovations in Biomass Energy and Carbon Removal
Belém, Brazil — November 2025

As the demand for durable carbon removal continues to grow, biochar has emerged as one of the most scalable and scientifically validated solutions in the industry. However, building a truly high-quality biochar carbon removal project is far more complex than simply installing a pyrolysis system. It requires a rigorous, full-lifecycle management framework to establish credibility in the carbon market and gain recognition.

Biochar has garnered significant global interest as a scalable climate solution, primarily due to its strong carbon storage potential and a range of agricultural and ecological co-benefits. Since 2019, the voluntary carbon market has expanded rapidly, accelerating biochar deployment. By June 2025, large corporations and nonprofits had collectively purchased over 2.7 million tonnes of CO₂equivalent in voluntary carbon credits from more than 80 biochar suppliers worldwide.