
An overhead image shows the layout of Cold Steppe’s Stuttgart, Arkansas, biochar facility. Construction was completed last December. IMAGE: COLD STEPPE
July 6, 2026
BY Katie Schroeder
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The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 warded $105.5 million in wood innovation grants to 177 projects across the nation. Funded projects include those focused on biochar, bioenergy and wood pellet production.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced installation of the commercial HTP kiln at its Thorold Renewable energy Facility is now complete. Commercial operations are currently expected to begin by the end of September.
The American Biochar Institute announced on July 7 the release of the 2025 United States Biochar Market Report, which shows a rapid increase in biochar use across agriculture, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and other markets.
The 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully concluded after three days of in-depth discussions, technology showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.