Biomass Projects Pty Ltd

What Biomass Projects Pty Ltd does

Biomass Projects Pty Ltd is a Western Australia-based, pre-commercial developer of biomass carbon removal projects, founded in 2022 and registered in Osborne Park. The company's core operation centers on converting invasive plant species — specifically Australia's largest mesquite infestation on a 225,000-hectare site in the Pilbara — into high-grade biochar via industrial-scale pyrolysis, and monetizing the resulting permanent carbon sequestration (approximately 1,000-year residence time) through accredited Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs) and industrial biochar sales.

The technical foundation is pyrolysis of Weeds of National Significance, producing biochar used both for land application (improving water retention and soil fertility while restoring ecosystems) and as a metallurgical-grade coal substitute. The company has developed MetChar, a metallurgical-grade biochar product intended as a sustainable replacement for coal in Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking. The Pilbara project plans call for pyrolyzing 10.5 million tonnes of biomass over a 20-year project life, yielding 10.2 million tonnes of CO2 removal and 10 million CORCs at what is described as the world's largest planned biochar production facility.

Biomass Projects operates a direct B2B enterprise sales motion targeting two primary customer segments: corporate emissions buyers purchasing CORCs to meet net-zero commitments, and steel producers sourcing MetChar for green steel production. The company is an accredited CORC supplier with puro.earth, has a strategic partnership with the Wirrawandi Aboriginal Corporation for its first project, and acknowledges the Mardudhunera and Yaburara Traditional Owners of the project land. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated directly with corporate clients. Leadership comprises Founder & CEO Richard Paterson (former GM of Northern Pastoral Management with deep Pilbara/Kimberley experience), CTO Rick Stefanutti (founder of Ideas Engineering Solutions; previously sold a majority stake in Australian Bio Fert to Incitec Pivot for $38 million), and Dr. Debra Pearce as Head of Environmental Approvals.

Name

Biomass Projects Pty Ltd

Legal name

Biomass Projects Pty Ltd

Website

https://biomassprojects.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biomass Projects Pty Ltd is a Western Australia-based carbon removal developer that converts invasive mesquite weeds into biochar via pyrolysis, selling accredited Carbon Removal Certificates and metallurgical-grade biochar (MetChar) as a coal substitute for green steel production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Removal and Biochar Manufacturing

NAICS

Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Biochar Carbon Projects (Biomass to Biochar & Soil Application) (EUABABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biochar Production & Soil/Material Applications (EUABAFAC), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Builders (AFABAKAG), Bio-based Carbon Products & Advanced Bioproducts (Biochar, activated carbon, carbon black alternatives) (EUAAAIAM)

Keywords

• Biomass carbon removal
• Biochar production
• Carbon removal certificates
• Green steel feedstock
• Pyrolysis technology

Headquarters

HQ city

North Fremantle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs): Sale of Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs) accredited through puro.earth to corporations seeking to neutralize their emissions. Each certificate represents verified permanent CO2 removal.
2. Biochar Sales: Sale of high-grade biochar produced from biomass transformation for industrial applications including steel production as coal replacement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Biomass Projects converts Weeds of National Significance and invasive species (mesquite) into high-grade biochar through industrial-scale pyrolysis. It sells Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs) accredited by puro.earth to corporations seeking to neutralize emissions, and MetChar metallurgical-grade biochar as a sustainable coal replacement for green steel production (PCI and EAF applications).

Product overview

Biomass Projects is a biomass carbon removal developer offering a portfolio of interconnected products centered on converting invasive plant species into valuable biochar. The core offering is high-grade biochar produced through industrial-scale pyrolysis, which serves dual purposes: permanent carbon sequestration (via Carbon Removal Certificates) and industrial applications (MetChar for green steel production). The company operates at the intersection of environmental remediation and decarbonization, transforming Western Australia's largest mesquite infestation into carbon-capturing biochar for climate impact and industrial use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biochar (Carbon Removal) High-grade biochar produced through industrial-scale pyrolysis of Weeds of National Significance and invasive species. The biochar captures and stores carbon for approximately 1,000 years, providing permanent carbon sequestration. When applied to land, it increases water retention and soil fertility, restoring ecosystems. It is offered to corporate buyers and ecosystem restoration programs.
• Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs) Accredited permanent CO2 Removal Certificates issued through puro.earth, the world's leading platform for engineered carbon removal. These certificates enable corporations to neutralize verified, permanent CO2 emissions as part of their net-zero strategies.
• MetChar (Metallurgical Grade Biochar) Metallurgical-grade biochar produced by Biomass Projects as a sustainable alternative to coal in steel production. Designed for industrial-scale supply as Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) coal replacement and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) charcoal replacement, supporting steel producers' transition to green steel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.2 million tonnes CO2 removal over 20 years
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• puro.earthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBiomass Projects is an accredited supplier of Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs) with puro.earth, the world's leading platform for engineered Carbon Removal. This accreditation enables the company to sell verified CO2 removal certificates to corporate buyers globally.
• Wirrawandi Aboriginal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Wirrawandi Aboriginal Corporation on the first project. The project aims to offer income and employment opportunities to First Nations Peoples on country and builds on a long-held ambition of the government and community for land restoration.
• Mardudhunera and Yaburara PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcknowledged as Traditional Owners of the land on which the project operates. The company values its partnership with them and aims to build a sustainable, low carbon future together on their ancestral lands. Indigenous partnership essential for project approval and community support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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