Nigeria’s First Industrial Biochar Plant Removes CO₂ While Boosting Farmers’ Income
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📰 The quick summary: Nigeria’s first industrial biochar production plant has launched, targeting 40,000-60,000 tons of CO2e removal by 2030 while boosting local farmers’ income by over 50%.
📈 One key stat: The new biochar facility aims to remove 40,000-60,000 tons of CO2e by 2030, with plans to scale to 100 kilotonnes, helping fight climate change while supporting local agriculture.
💬 One key quote: “We need vast carbon removal in the global south,” Marian Krueger, remove Co-Founder
1️⃣ The big picture: Nigeria has welcomed its first industrial biochar production facility, launched by climate-tech startup Releaf Earth. The plant uses waste from palm nut processing to create biochar, targeting 40,000-60,000 tons of CO2e removal by 2030 with plans to reach 100 kilotonnes later. Beyond carbon benefits, the facility promises to increase local farmers’ income by over 50% while improving crop yields. Partnering with Riverse registry ensures transparent carbon credit generation, making this a dual climate and economic development success.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This breakthrough brings industrial-scale carbon removal technology to Nigeria, transforming agricultural waste into valuable biochar. Local farmers stand to gain significantly with income increases exceeding 50% and improved crop yields – a previous pilot already demonstrated a 25% yield increase. The project addresses climate challenges while enhancing food security and economic opportunity in the region. By creating a new revenue stream through carbon credits while improving soil health, the facility demonstrates how climate solutions can be designed to deliver multiple benefits to communities.
3️⃣ What’s next: Releaf Earth plans to scale operations toward its goal of removing 100 kilotonnes of CO2e in the future. The company will continue monitoring the facility’s impact on farmers’ yields and incomes to validate their projections. With backing from Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy, and other prominent investors, Releaf Earth aims to expand its successful model to other agricultural regions.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Releaf Earth Launches First Industrial Biochar Production Plant In Nigeria
