As biochar production scales up, maintenance is becoming less about fixing what breaks and more about designing plants, feedstocks and operating practices to withstand thousands of continuous production hours.
Instrumented farm-scale flat-die pellet production, experimental data and machine learning are being combined to make biomass pelleting more predictable across changing feedstocks and operating conditions.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 20 voted to authorize the director of public works to execute loan agreements with Sierra Nevada Biochar LLC for the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. on Oct. 1 announced the substantial completion of Phase 1 mechanical and electrical construction at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, the company's first commercial renewable energy and biocarbon production facility.
Technology providers and producers are working to scale biocoal as a drop-in replacement for fossil steam coal, opening a potentially massive market for thermally treated biomass.
The Placer County Planning Commission has approved a use permit for the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility. The project is designed to convert locally, sustainably sourced woody biomass and other materials into biochar and other products.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. on Aug. 17 reported results to date from independent testing of its HTP platform applied to PFAS-contaminated wastewater biosolids, the dried residual solids produced when a treatment plant processes municipal sewage.
The recent announcement by Finch Paper that it will close its pulp mill in Glens Falls, New York, underscores the urgent need for alternative solutions capable of utilizing low-grade wood and forestry waste across Vermont and the Northeastern U.S.
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.
Bringing biochar to rural Arkansas, Cold Steppe pioneers in industrial-scale production and operates an energy efficient process.
2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo surpasses 1,000 attendees, demonstrates continued industry growth
By BBI International
April 08, 2026
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.
A research team at Shenyang Agricultural University has developed a highly efficient biochar-supported catalyst that can convert biomass-derived chemicals into valuable industrial products under remarkably mild conditions.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. on March 23 provided a further update on commissioning activities at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, following the company’s Jan. 29 announcement that staged startup had commenced at the site.
Carbonfuture has announced an agreement with Boeing for at least 40,000 metric tons of durable carbon dioxide removal credits. The company will supply a diversified portfolio initially sourced from four biochar carbon removal projects.
The House Agriculture Committee on March 5 voted 34 to 17 to advance the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the 2026 Farm Bill. The vote followed a two-day markup session that spanned roughly 25 hours.
Kanadevia Inova has announced the official groundbreaking of the Louisville Township Renewable Gas Project, a pioneering large-scale anaerobic digestion facility located in Louisville Township, Minnesota.
Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists, partnering with American Farmland Trust and four Nebraska farmers, have established a biochar on-farm research network. It is among the first and largest in the United States.
FLS Group AG and Cula on Feb. 19 announced a partnership to strengthen trust in biochar carbon removals by improving how the underlying evidence is captured, tracked, and verified.
Clean Energy Technologies Inc. has announced that it will be exhibiting at the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carbogenics, a specialist biocarbon designer headquartered in Edinburgh, has successfully closed a $3 million investment and grant funding round, positioning the firm for accelerated growth and international expansion.
Biomass Magazine announced the general session speakers for the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The general session will be held Wed., April 1, and will feature the presentation of three industry awards, a keynote presentation, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion focused on biochar and biocarbon market development.
In this issue of Biomass Magazine, we examine how renewable carbon is being defined, deployed and scaled—from pyrogenic biocarbon standards and orchard waste solutions to the accelerating role of renewable natural gas in transportation.
SPOTLIGHT | Mid-South Engineering: At the Intersection of Engineering and Bioenergy Innovation
January 10, 2026
Mid-South Engineering operates at the forefront of engineering for the biomass and forest products sectors, distinguished by a strong commitment to clean air initiatives and sustainable practices.
Agenda released for 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
January 09, 2026
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Biochar and localized biomass solutions offer a new way forward for managing orchard and other ag residues in the wake of California open burning bans.
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