GECA Environnement

Le groupe Suez est en train de construire une usine de biochar au Canada. Située au bord du fleuve Saint-Laurent au Québec, cette installation produira bientôt les premiers kilos de biochar grâce à la collaboration entre Suez, le groupe forestier canadien Rémabec et la start-up Airex Energie. Ce charbon de bois spécial a la capacité de stocker le CO2 de façon permanente, et suscite un intérêt croissant parmi les entreprises.    En Mai, Suez a annoncé un investissement d'équité stratégique dans Airex Énergie. Yves Rannou, directeur exécutif recyclage et valorisation de Suez, confirme : « C'est un marché émergent, qui suscite de plus en plus d'intérêt et auquel nous croyons beaucoup. » #Biochar #CO2Storage #SustainableEnergy    https://lnkd.in/eQU28RwU

Testing Biochar for Safer Reclaimed Water in Agriculture Researchers in California are exploring a low-cost technology to make reclaimed water safer for agricultural use. A $1 million project by scientists at USDA’s Salinity Laboratory at UC Riverside is testing the effectiveness of biochar in filtering reclaimed water. Biochar polishers could potentially eliminate the need to detect antibiotics, benefiting treatment plants lacking advanced technologies. There are also several testing being conducted to assess the potential of certain types of biochar to filter and remove PFAS/PFOS contaminants from water. High temperature pyrolysis, gasification or HTL itself can also degrade PFOS/PFAS compounds, degrading thermically these large "forever" chemicals. It is an emerging sector which holds a lot of promise for our global health. #Biochar #WaterReclamation #SustainableAgriculture https://zurl.co/ObO7

GECA reçoit un prix de Desjardins GECA a reçu un prix le 3 juillet dernier pour sa reconnaissance de bonne gestion et pour son impact environnemental. Ce prix servira à augmenter la visibilité de GECA dans le cadre d’un congrès international sur la séquestration du carbone. Merci à Desjardins pour cette reconnaissance!   GECA receives an award from Desjardins GECA received an award on the 3rd of July to recognize its good management and for its environmental impact. This award will be used to increase GECA's visibility at an international conference on carbon sequestration. Thank you to Desjardins Banking for this recognition!

Hydrogen Fuel production: 600% Less Energy needed Researchers at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) have reported developing a process to produce hydrogen fuel using the sun and agricultural waste, requiring 600% less energy.   How It Works: Electrolysis with Biochar Traditional water electrolysis to produce hydrogen is energy-intensive, typically powered by fossil fuels. UIC's new method integrates biochar—made from agricultural waste like manure and husks—mixed with sulfuric acid during electrolysis.   Significant Energy Reduction: By adding biochar to the water during electrolysis, the amount of electricity needed drops significantly. Using cow manure-based biochar alone cuts the energy requirement by six times. This reduced energy demand can be met by a single solar cell, producing less power than an AA battery. A secondary technology to add to this process would be the capture and repurpose any carbon dioxide produced. Perhaps sequestering the CO2 can render this hydrogen net zero?   Technology integration into projects is the future, and this is only one example.    #hydrogen #biochar #netzero https://lnkd.in/eNbQE833

Supercritical Launches World's First Live Pricing for Biochar Carbon Removal 🌱 Carbon removal platform Supercritical has introduced what they call world's first live pricing and availability function for global biochar projects. This move aims to bring transparency to the budding carbon removal market. 🔍 Key Highlights: Transparency: Supercritical is said to apply a rigorous 118-point vetting criteria to ensure high-quality carbon removal credits (CRC). Global Reach: The new feature provides transparent data for 80% of the world's high-quality biochar solutions. GECA is excited to learn more about this new feature from Supercritical as we share the view that pricing in the market needs more transparency to achieve scale. Other reports of pricing come from Quantum Commodity Intelligence and Allied Offset, as examples. #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #ClimateAction Supercritical launches world’s first live pricing and availability for biochar carbon removal (https://zurl.co/Munv)

Biochar Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Road Runoff Swansea University, in collaboration with Kier and TerrAffix Soil Solutions, has demonstrated that biochar can effectively remove microplastics from road runoff in laboratory settings.    This research highlights the potential of biochar to address significant environmental challenges, including the contamination of waterways by microplastics from road dust. The next step involves testing the solution in real-world conditions on Kier’s A417 project.    Biochar has been shown to be a great filtration agent for many contaminant types. This new usage may open the door to new markets. As usual, each biochar is different, and not all of them can achieve the results found in this study. Product design is key for marketability of a biochar! #Biochar #EnvironmentalScience #WaterPollution #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/e8se24mg

Swiss Re has signed a seven-year contract with Carbonfuture to secure a minimum of 70,000 tonnes of Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) credits from Exomad Green's new Riberalta facility in Bolivia.    Wonderful to see this announcement for the BCR and CDR space. Swiss Re has been a pioneer as a buyer, and we are looking forward to more insurance companies following suit to achieve their Net Zero targets.   #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #BCR https://lnkd.in/eJDtUHZN

LD Carbon has closed a $28M Series C funding round to scale the production of sustainable carbon black and pyrolysis oil. The developer is said to be building Asia's largest tire pyrolysis plant in Dangjin City, South Korea, with an annual capacity to process 50,000 tons of end-of-life tires, producing 23,000 tons of TPO, 20,000 tons of rCB, and 7,000 tons of other valuable materials. Prashant Bothra, Woven Capital principal, emphasized, “LD Carbon is addressing a critical challenge in the automotive supply chain, scaling proven technology to create high-performance recovered carbon black, offering substantial value compared to virgin materials." Tire pyrolysis has been a subject for many years, with few able to actually build large commercial plants due to financing limitations, pyrolysis oil upgrading requirements or permitting reasons. At GECA, we have worked on tire pyrolysis for several years and have been seeing an increase in project development across the works. #Sustainability #AutomotiveIndustry #CircularEconomy #CarbonBlack #Pyrolysis LD Carbon Closes $28M Investment to Scale Production of Sustainable Carbon Black and Pyrolysis Oil (https://zurl.co/wEfe)

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 24 semifinalists for the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize. Congratulations to the semifinalists! Key Highlights: Objective: The program aims to stimulate the carbon dioxide removal market by purchasing high-quality CO2 removal credits and demonstrating rigorous monitoring and verification practices. Pathways: Direct Air Capture with Storage: 9 projects capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere for underground storage or use in long-lived products. Biomass with Carbon Removal and Storage: 7 projects using plants and algae to capture and store CO2. Enhanced Rock Weathering and Mineralization: 5 projects removing CO2 through reactions with alkaline materials. Planned or Managed Carbon Sinks: 3 projects using natural and artificial methods for durable CO2 storage. This initiative, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to scale up carbon dioxide removal technologies with a total prize pool of $1.2 million. Each semifinalist will receive $50,000 to advance their projects. Goals and Next Steps: Phase 2: Semifinalists will develop carbon dioxide removal credit purchase contracts with stringent measurement and verification standards. Up to 10 teams will win a grand prize of $3 million each in Carbon Dioxide Removal Credit Purchase Agreements. DOE Initiatives: This pilot complements the broader Carbon Negative Shot program, fostering innovation in carbon dioxide removal. Additional efforts include Direct Air Capture Hubs, Marine CO2 removal pilots, and other carbon management programs. Private Sector Collaboration: The initiative encourages private sector purchases of high-quality CO2 removal credits, enhancing market growth and demonstrating the benefits of these technologies. Do you think in future rounds the DOE could include Biochar and BECCS pathways? We surely hope so! #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #Innovation #DOE #Sustainability DOE Announces $1.2M To Accelerate America's Carbon Dioxide Removal Industry | Carbon Capture Magazine View all the awardees here: https://zurl.co/zCOf

GECA au congrès de la FPFQ 2024 au Québec Notre PDG, Suzanne Allaire, a été conférencière invitée lors du congrès de la Fédération des Producteurs Forestiers du Québec (FPFQ) les 6 et 7 juin derniers à Saint-Georges de Beauce au Québec. Cet événement, organisé en partenariat avec l'Association des Propriétaires de Boisés de la Beauce (APBB), a réuni de nombreux producteurs forestiers pour échanger sur des sujets clés tels que la bioéconomie, le biochar, la construction en bois, les biocombustibles forestiers, et le rôle crucial de la foresterie dans la lutte contre les changements climatiques au Québec. Dre Allaire a mis en avant les opportunités stratégiques de la biomasse forestière pour la production de biochar et de biocharbon au Québec. Elle a également partagé des perspectives sur le marché du biochar et du carbone volontaire, offrant ainsi des solutions innovantes pour les producteurs forestiers. Nous sommes également ravis de l'annonce faite par notre client, l'APBB, concernant son nouveau projet ambitieux visant à promouvoir une foresterie durable et innovante dans la région par la production de biochar ou biocharbon de fibre de bois inutilisée. Ce congrès a été une expérience enrichissante grâce aux discussions passionnantes. Nous tenons à remercier tous les participants pour leur engagement et leur contribution. #Foresterie #Biochar #Bioéconomie #DéveloppementDurable #InnovationForestière #FPFQ2024 #APBB