PyroNam
The biochar strategy for Namibia, implemented by PyroCCS’ subsidiary PyroNam
I – WHY NAMIBIA?
Massive biomass potential
~450 Mt
New growth:
~15 Mt p.a.
Despite high biomass potential and growth of invasive plants:
- Less than 2 Mt are utilized
- Farmers produce grill charcoal for export in an environmentally harmful way
II – ABOUT PYRONAM
Biochar solution for Namibia
PyroNam obtains biomass from local farmers, turns it into biochar, using low-tech pyrolysis machines. In doing so, PyroNam is creating income opportunities for farmers, improving fertility of soils and biodiversity in the savanna.
Conversion of bush biomass to biochar
Biochar as a soil amendment and carbon removal agent
Financed through carbon credits
III – PROBLEMS TO ADDRESS
PyroNam sequesters CO2 from waste biomass and stores it in biochar
IV - GOALS
1,000 plants projected in 12 year span
1,000,000 t of biochar produced per year
> 2,500,000 t CO2 net removed per year
> 16,000 jobs at the plants and farm harvesters
~ 100,000 ha of degraded soils made fertile
1,000 plants projected in 12 year span
1,000,000 t of biochar produced per year
> 2,500,000 t CO2 net removed per year
> 16,000 jobs at the plants and farm harvesters
