Investigating Biochar in Colombia

The study identifies biochar as a viable land-based mitigation technology in Colombia, estimating that 10% of agricultural residual biomass could be converted to biochar, with each tonne avoiding 1 to 2.2 t of CO2eq over 100 years. However, production is hindered by high investment costs and inadequate policies, with raw feedstock costs accounting for 33% to 74% of total expenses depending on the pyrolysis technology used.

• Biochar production in Colombia faces primary obstacles in the form of insufficient policy frameworks and high costs associated with investment.
• The study estimates that roughly 10% of agricultural residual biomass in Colombia can be converted into biochar for soil reintegration, with a mitigation potential of 1 to 2.2 t of CO2eq per tonne of biochar over a century.
• The cost of producing biochar varies by technology; raw feedstock is the primary expense, representing 64% to 74% of costs for artisan equipment and 33% to 34% for specialized equipment. The net present value is most affected by biomass price, humidity, and transport distance.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2023). Investigating Biochar in Colombia. https://www.sei.org/publications/investigating-biochar-in-colombia/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Investigating Biochar in Colombia. 2023. https://www.sei.org/publications/investigating-biochar-in-colombia/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2023investigating, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Investigating Biochar in Colombia}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2023}, month = aug, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/investigating-biochar-in-colombia/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }