EcoNew VZP Industrial Plant

The EcoNew Brazil Biochar Project is redefining how Brazil turns waste into climate value. Led by EcoNew Energia Sustentável Ltda in Minas Gerais, the project transforms sustainably sourced eucalyptus residues, once burned or left to decompose, into high-quality biochar that locks away carbon for centuries.

At the heart of EcoNew’s operations is an advanced BST-50 continuous pyrolysis system, capable of producing 15,000 tons of biochar per year, engineered for precision, safety, and environmental integrity. Through closed-loop heat recovery and state-of-the-art emissions controls, the process achieves durable carbon removal with a minimal environmental footprint. All by-products are responsibly managed, ensuring full compliance with Brazilian environmental standards.

The resulting biochar improves soil health, fertility, and water retention - helping farmers cultivate more productive and resilient lands. By valorizing eucalyptus residues from FSC, PEFC, and CERFLOR certified plantations, EcoNew supports sustainable forestry and reduces open burning across regional supply chains.

Combining technological innovation with tangible community benefit, the EcoNew Brazil Biochar Project demonstrates how industrial ingenuity can power natural regeneration - advancing Brazil’s low-carbon transition, one tonne of carbon at a time.

Beyond durable carbon removal, the EcoNew Brazil Biochar Project delivers measurable environmental and social co-benefits. By transforming eucalyptus residues into biochar, the project reduces open burning and air pollution, enhances soil fertility and water retention for local farmers, and strengthens the resilience of regional agriculture. Through its reliance on FSC-, PEFC-, and CERFLOR-certified feedstocks, EcoNew reinforces sustainable forestry management and circular economy practices, while creating skilled employment opportunities and fostering a cleaner, more productive landscape across Minas Gerais.