Klere have been working with Shropshire Council since March 2024 facilitating the creation of Biodynamic Carbon Ltd., a Joint Venture with manufacturers Woodtek Ltd, enabling Shropshire Council to enter emerging UK markets for biochar and carbon credits.

Impact of the Joint Venture

Profitable Returns: Significant annual revenue expected from biochar and carbon credit sales, with full investment recovery in just five years.

Carbon Impact: Over 1,600 tonnes of CO₂ sequestered annually, accelerating progress toward Shropshire Council’s 2030 Net Zero goals.

Boosting Local Economy: New jobs created at WoodTek, with additional economic benefits for the community on the horizon.

Smart Risk Management: A low-risk pathway for the Council to gain insights into emerging biochar and carbon credit markets.

Creating a Pyrolysis Joint Venture

Pioneering Project: Klere is working with Shropshire, managing delivery of the UK’s first fully council-owned pyrolysis plant in Ludlow.

Impressive Output: Set to produce over 2 tonnes of biochar daily.

Carbon Reduction Leadership: A bold step forward in Shropshire Council’s Net Zero strategy.

Financially Sustainable: Combines environmental impact with economic viability.

Delivering a Council-Owned Pyrolysis Plant

Klere has partnered with Shropshire Council to create a step-by-step guide for Local Authorities who can see the value of pyrolysis and biochar.

From Concept to Operation: Building on the groundbreaking work undertaken by the council and their partners, the Framework covers each stage of a pyrolysis project and all aspects of a successful delivey programme.

Replicable Success: Empowers local authorities to build on a proven model.

Cost and Time Savings: Streamlines processes to reduce expenses and accelerate the delivery timeline.

Pyrolysis Delivery Framework

Pyrolysis Partners

Biochar Benefits

Soil Enhancer: Boosts water retention, promotes beneficial microbes, limits chemical fertilizers, and can increase crop yields with durable effects.

Carbon sequestration: Sequesters carbon for the long term, reducing greenhouse gases and supporting climate action.

Sustainable Building: A carbon-negative material for eco-friendly construction, offering high porosity and sustainability.

Livestock Health: Acts as animal feed, enhances nutrient absorption, and enriches manure for use as a natural fertilizer.

Efficient Catalyst: Supports biodiesel production, tar removal, and anaerobic digestion with its stability, conductivity, and cost-effectiveness.

Industrial Applications: Filters pollutants in water, removes heavy metals, and serves as a sustainable reductant in metal manufacturing processes.

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Biochar Education