Carbon removal · Soil health · Export
Biochar
plant consultancy
in India.
We guide entrepreneurs and farmers through every stage of the biochar business — from feedstock and pyrolysis technology to carbon-credit registration, EBC certification and EU market entry. One accountable partner, across the whole project lifecycle.
What is biochar
A carbon sink you can sell — twice.
Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich solid made by heating crop residue and biomass in a low-oxygen kiln (pyrolysis). Instead of releasing carbon as CO₂, the process locks it into a form that stays stable for centuries — making biochar one of the most credible carbon-removal methods available.
That gives a biochar plant two revenue lines: the biochar itself, sold as a soil amendment or industrial material, and verified carbon-removal credits traded on registries like Verra and Puro.earth. With EBC certification, Indian producers can reach Europe's premium biochar and carbon market.
Consultation services
Choose the guidance that fits your stage.
01
Production & carbon credits
Biochar Consultancy
₹5,000 one-time
Everything you need to plan, cost and start a biochar production business in India.
- — Pyrolysis and kiln technology insights
- — One-on-one project consultation
- — Feedstock selection guidance
- — Market feasibility reports
- — Carbon credit programme overview
- — Machinery recommendations
02
Global markets
Biochar Export Consultancy
₹10,000 one-time
Reach international soil-amendment and carbon-removal buyers with the right paperwork.
- — International market analysis
- — Export documentation and compliance
- — Buyer identification
- — Logistics and shipping guidance
- — Carbon credit registration (Verra / Gold Standard)
- — Pricing and negotiation support
03
European carbon & soil market
EU Biochar Market Entry
₹15,000 one-time
Meet the EBC standard and access Europe's premium biochar and carbon-removal market.
- — EBC (European Biochar Certificate) roadmap
- — IBI certification requirements
- — Testing protocols — PAH, heavy metals, carbon
- — EU taxonomy alignment
- — Carbon-removal credit monetisation
- — Regulatory updates across member states
Each package includes one dedicated online session. Extra sessions: ₹2,500 for Biochar Consultancy, ₹5,000 for Export Consultancy. Plant setup is quoted separately — see below.
One connected pathway
From crop residue to carbon removal.
A biochar plant is a sequence of decisions — feedstock, pyrolysis, processing, certification and market. We stay accountable across all five.
01 / Feedstock
Select the biomass
Crop residue, wood waste and agri-biomass are assessed for carbon content, availability and suitability for pyrolysis.
02 / Pyrolysis
Convert without oxygen
Feedstock is heated in a low-oxygen kiln, locking carbon into a stable solid instead of releasing it as CO₂.
03 / Processing
Cool, screen and grade
Biochar is cooled, screened and graded for its end use — soil amendment, industrial filler or carbon removal.
04 / Certification
Prove quality and carbon
Testing for PAH, heavy metals and carbon content supports EBC / IBI certification and carbon-credit claims.
05 / Market
Sell product and credits
Two revenue lines: the biochar itself, plus verified carbon-removal credits on registries like Verra and Puro.
Why invest in biochar
One of the few businesses that sells a product and removes carbon.
Biochar sits at the intersection of agriculture, waste management and the fast-growing carbon-removal market — which is exactly why buyers and registries are lining up behind it.
Dual revenue
Product and carbon credits
Biochar sells as a soil and industrial product and generates verified carbon-removal credits — two income streams from one plant.
Permanence
Carbon locked for centuries
Unlike most offsets, biochar carbon is stable for hundreds of years, making its credits among the most credible in the market.
Agriculture
Healthier, higher-yield soil
As a soil amendment, biochar improves water retention, fertility and crop yield — a tangible benefit for Indian farming.
Circularity
Waste becomes value
Crop residue that would otherwise be burned becomes a stable carbon product, cutting stubble-burning emissions.
What our consultancy covers
End to end — from feasibility to carbon credits.
01
Feasibility & DPR
Feedstock survey, techno-economic modelling and a bankable Detailed Project Report for lenders.
02
Technology selection
Batch versus continuous pyrolysis, kiln type and the right cooling, screening and packaging line.
03
Carbon credits
Registration and monetisation of carbon-removal credits on Verra, Gold Standard and Puro.earth.
04
Plant setup
Kiln installation, cooling and screening line, commissioning and operator training.
05
Certification & export
EBC and IBI roadmaps, testing protocols and documentation for domestic and global buyers.
06
Market & offtake
Buyer connections across soil amendment, industrial applications and EU carbon markets.
End-to-end plant setup
You bring the investment. We build the plant.
From pyrolysis kiln selection to carbon-credit registration, our team sets up your complete biochar production plant — so you can start generating revenue.
Starting from
₹2 Lakh+
Price varies by kiln type and production capacity, and includes the pyrolysis kiln, cooling, screening and packaging line. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges — we share a detailed quote tailored to your requirements.
We respond within 24 hours.
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Questions
Biochar consultancy, answered.
One dedicated one-on-one online session covering pyrolysis and kiln technology, feedstock selection, market feasibility, carbon credit programmes, machinery recommendations and government policy. Additional sessions are ₹2,500 each.
Biochar locks atmospheric carbon into a stable solid for centuries. That removal can be verified and sold as carbon-removal credits on registries like Verra, Gold Standard and Puro.earth. We guide you through registration and monetisation — a second revenue line alongside the product itself.
The European Biochar Certificate (EBC) is the key quality standard for selling biochar and carbon credits in Europe. It requires testing for PAH, heavy metals and carbon content. If you plan to export to the EU or sell premium carbon credits, EBC (₹15,000 package) is the roadmap we help you follow.
Crop residue, wood waste and agri-biomass all work. The right choice depends on local availability, carbon content and your target market. We confirm the best feedstock mix during feasibility.
Plant setup starts from around ₹2 Lakh and scales with kiln type and production capacity, including the pyrolysis kiln, cooling, screening and packaging line. We provide a custom quote after understanding your requirements.
Yes, with the right accounting. We help you structure sales so the physical biochar and its carbon-removal credit are tracked correctly, maximising revenue without double-counting.