We track the progress of a carbon removal project through our certification framework. This roadmap moves from a preliminary assessment of eligibility toward full certification under the Puro Standard.
The facility has successfully completed the preliminary assessment conducted by the Puro team, meeting the minimum criteria for listing as a future supplier on Puro.earth.
The facility has passed the third-party facility audit, verifying compliance with the methodology, as well as output audit, verifying the net volume of removed carbon. The facility has been issued CORCs and continues its removal operations, as well as monitoring and reporting to Puro.earth.
Development status
We monitor a facility’s maturity as it moves toward industrial-scale operations. This status identifies whether a project is in development, under construction, or actively removing carbon from the atmosphere.
The feasibility study is ongoing. The Supplier is still collecting data to prove the concept.
The front-end engineering and design are ready and methodology compliant. There is a clear plan to monitor and measure. The LCA is up to the needed quality level or subject to small improvements. The technology has been used before. There are commercial agreements with the relevant business partners of the facility.
The facility is fully funded and is being implemented. Relevant infrastructure is being built.
The facility is operating as a carbon removal facility.
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More about Equilibrium – Mundargi Biochar Facility
Named after the sacred hill of Lord Shiva, the Murudagiri Biochar Facility in Karnataka, India, stands at the intersection of history, land stewardship, and climate innovation. Just as Murudagiri — literally, “Hill of Lord Shiva” — has long been a source of strength and identity for the region, the facility draws from the land’s legacy to build resilience for its future.
Nestled near the Tungabhadra river and framed by the Kappatagiri hills, this landscape has sustained life for generations through its soil, water, and stone. Today, it supports something new: a pioneering climate infrastructure project that transforms environmental burden into long-term climate value.
Across the Gadag District, Prosopis juliflora, a fast-spreading invasive species, has choked farmland, depleted groundwater, and reduced biodiversity for years. Farmers also face challenges managing agricultural residues such as Corn Cobs which are often burned in the open, releasing harmful smoke and particulate pollution. Without intervention, these biomass streams would continue to degrade ecosystems and contribute to atmospheric CO₂. The Murudagiri project changes that trajectory.
By converting invasive woody biomass and underused agricultural residues into durable biochar, the facility delivers verified, high-quality carbon removal while restoring balance to the land. The resulting biochar is applied to nearby agricultural soils, improving soil health, increasing water retention in a drought-prone region, strengthening crop resilience, and boosting long-term farm productivity. This creates a regenerative loop: healthier land, more reliable farmer yields, and carbon locked away for centuries.
The project also contributes to regional energy and economic transition. Syngas generated during biochar production is used to meet on-site energy needs and, as capacity grows, will provide a low-emission energy source to nearby industries — reducing reliance on fossil fuels and strengthening local energy security. What begins as waste becomes both climate impact and economic value.
Beyond carbon removal, the Murudagiri Biochar Facility is deeply rooted in community benefit and environmental stewardship. Local workers are employed across operations, with intentional inclusion of women and youth. Farmers are supported through training programs that build understanding of biochar use, sustainable soil practices, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Removal of invasive biomass allows degraded ecosystems to recover, restores native biodiversity, and helps recharge groundwater — critical for long-term regional sustainability. Every credit issued from this project is backed by transparent monitoring, careful documentation, and verified end-use tracking to ensure that carbon benefits are real, durable, and never double-claimed.
Murudagiri is more than a facility. It is a reminder that the future of high-integrity climate action in India must be rooted in the soil, the stories, and the spirit of its land. By pairing durable carbon removal with community partnership, the Murudagiri Biochar Facility demonstrates how climate mitigation and sustainable development can advance together in one of India’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
The Murudagiri project delivers wide-ranging environmental and social benefits by transforming invasive biomass and agricultural residues that would otherwise degrade landscapes or be openly burned.
Removing Prosopis juliflora supports the recovery of native ecosystems, improves groundwater recharge, and reduces pressure on land and water resources that local communities depend on. Applying biochar to nearby farmlands enhances soil fertility, increases water retention in drought-prone conditions, and supports more stable, resilient crop yields — delivering tangible gains for smallholder farmers.
The project also strengthens local livelihoods and community well-being. It creates steady rural employment with intentional inclusion of women and youth, while hands-on training builds long-term agricultural capability and climate resilience. Cleaner air, healthier soils, and reclaimed land contribute to improved living conditions across the region.
As renewable syngas increasingly displaces fossil fuels in nearby industries, Murudagiri supports a more sustainable regional energy future — multiplying the climate, environmental, and social value of every carbon removal credit generated.
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