Project Alfheim
Industrial-scale biochar production in eastern Paraguay
Project Alfheim converts waste biomass residues into high-quality biochar through industrial pyrolysis, creating durable carbon removal while generating renewable energy and productive uses for biomass waste streams.
Alongside the production facility, Alfheim will incorporate monitoring, traceability, and verification systems designed to provide a clear link between biomass inputs, biochar outputs, and carbon removal claims. These systems form the basis of a robust biochar MRV approach.
A particular focus is the integrity of the sampling process. Carbon removal claims ultimately depend on whether laboratory samples are representative, traceable, and properly documented. Alfheim is developing procedures designed to strengthen that link through independent sampling protocols, digital record keeping, and documented chain of custody.
Target project metrics
Waste biomass residues are converted into stable, carbon-rich biochar delivering durable carbon removal.
Renewable energy is generated as part of the process, supporting local industrial users and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Biochar is returned to local partners for application to agricultural soils, creating local agronomic value.
Digital MRV, laboratory testing, and independent sampling provide a robust, traceable evidence chain for carbon removal.
Progress to date
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Project Alfheim combines FLS’s project development and structuring expertise with specialist forestry, conservation, scientific and implementation partners.
HaiQi Environmental Technologies
Pyrolysis and gasification technology, including equipment supply, maintenance, and technical refinement.
DecarboEngineering
Thermochemical biomass conversion expertise supporting project design, technology selection, and operational configuration.
Cula Technologies
Carbon removal software and digital MRV infrastructure supporting traceability, sampling, and reporting.
Governance & Sustainability
The project is designed around circular-economy principles, integrating agricultural waste management, renewable energy generation, carbon removal, and soil regeneration.
In addition to local regulatory requirements, the project is being developed in alignment with recognised carbon removal and monitoring frameworks, including Puro.earth.
