Meghalaya Launches Community Biochar Initiative for Carbon Removal and Farmer Income

shillongtoday.com

by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Meghalaya has introduced a community based biochar project using pyrolysis units to convert bamboo biomass into stable carbon storage. The initiative aims to combat soil acidity and degradation while sequestering carbon to generate new revenue streams for local farmers. Implemented by Compliance Kart and Ri Bhoi FPC, the project expects to remove 6,000 metric tonnes of CO2 over 20 years. The system provides a dual benefit of improving agricultural productivity and creating financial returns through carbon markets.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Meghalaya is betting on bamboo for biochar to fix acidic soil and pull carbon. They are claiming 6,000 tonnes of CO2 removal over 20 years with a revenue share for farmers. It is a practical use of biomass, but the scale is still quite small.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The revenue share model is the interesting part here. If they can actually verify the sequestration and get it certified for carbon credits, it creates a real incentive for bamboo growers. I want to see the specific accounting standard they are using for the SOC monitoring.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

One tonne of bamboo per day is a tiny throughput. The 1.5 Cr cost seems high for such a small capacity. Is this just a pilot to prove the tech, or do they have a plan to scale the hardware without the costs skyrocketing?

eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

Small scale is typical for these community projects. The real test is whether the bio oil and syngas byproducts actually get used or just end up as waste. If they can utilize the gas, the economics look better.