Lacanau Biochar Removal Project

Circular Biochar Production in Aquitaine, France

Turning Biomass Residues into Long-Term Carbon Removals in Southwest France Circular Biochar for Climate and Soil Regeneration in Aquitaine This project leverages pyrolysis technology to transform local low-grade wood and biomass residues into biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material used for long-term soil storage. Located in the Lacanau region […]

Location: Lacanau, Aquitaine, France
Project type: Biochar Removal
Project ID: RIV-2025-PROJ-106
Status: Registered
Crediting period: 01 January 2025 – 31 December 2029

Community impact

Community consultation and biodiversity loss protection

Verified carbon projects sit alongside reduction. They do not make a venue or event carbon neutral or net zero.

What the project does.

This project leverages pyrolysis technology to transform local low-grade wood and biomass residues into biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material used for long-term soil storage. Located in the Lacanau region of southwest France, the facility operates on a circular model, sourcing biomass that would otherwise decompose or be burned, and converting it into biochar with proven carbon sequestration properties.

Over the 5-year crediting period, the project is expected to remove more than 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually from the atmosphere. The biochar is primarily applied to agricultural lands, where it not only stabilises carbon for centuries but also enhances soil fertility and water retention. Through this approach, the project aligns with both national climate goals and regional land stewardship efforts, offering a scalable solution to decarbonisation while improving local soil health.

Community consultation and biodiversity loss protection

The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions:

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