Klere have been working with Shropshire Council since March 2024. We facilitated the creation of Biodynamic Carbon Ltd., a Joint Venture with manufacturers Woodtek Engineering 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 Engineering, 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 Biochar Production Joint Venture

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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 and 1 MW continuous thermal power - enough to heat 400 typical UK homes.

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

Financially Sustainable: Combines environmental impact with economic viability, earning revenue while reducing waste processing costs.

Planning has been approved & work has begun on site.

Delivering a Council-Owned Energy Biochar & Carbon Capture Plant

Klere has partnered with Shropshire Council to create a step-by-step framework for Local Authorities interested in setting up their own Energy Biochar and Carbon Capture plants.

To date, Klere has supported implementation of 2 plants for Shropshire and completed 3 feasibility studies for Walsall, Calderdale and Durham Councils.

From Feasibility to Operation: Building on the ground-breaking work undertaken with Shropshire and partners, the Framework covers each stage of the Biochar project and all aspects of successful programme delivery. From feedstock, planning, site selection to communications, Klere and partners can support you the whole journey.

Replicable Success: build on a proven model.

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

What we can do for you...

Energy Biochar and Carbon Capture Project Delivery

"Ultimately, it was critical to have a good business case to back the investment into Biochar production. Communication was excellent and collaborative, working alongside a team who understood Council protocol made it easier."

Stephen McDonald, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Durham County Council

Biochar Partners

Biochar Benefits

Soil Enhancer: Boosts water retention, promotes beneficial microbes, reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers, and increases crop yields when enriched with manure for use as a natural fertilizer.

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. Several products are currently in development.

Livestock Health: Improves hygiene of animal bedding, absorbing pathogens. Used in poultry feed for improved welfare.

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. Proven ingredient in remediating contaminated land from mining sites.

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