American Biocarbon

Seizing Opportunities in America's Surging Energy Landscape

04-23-2024

American BioCarbon is primed to seize opportunities around the electricity demand with the development of our commercial facility. Equipped with a patented Biomass Separation Unit (BSU), the facility will utilize excess bagasse from the Sugar Mill, along with material processed from the BSU, to produce renewable bagasse pellets.

$4 Billion Dollar Investment Increases Demand for Carbon-Neutral Materials

01-31-2024

The government's increased emphasis on reducing carbon emissions in construction projects is expediting the testing and adoption of ABC's biochar, particularly in materials such as asphalt, concrete, and cement. This reflects a broader trend of growing awareness and acceptance of biochar across key industry sectors, including agriculture, construction, and water treatment.

New Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Permanence of Biochar Carbon Removal

12-15-2023

A new study affirms that ABC presents a superior carbon removal credit within the voluntary carbon market due to the confirmation of the permanence of biochar carbon removal. Along with social and environmental benefits, our biochar method distinguishes itself through reliability and durability.

American BioCarbon Attends VERGE 2023 Conference

11-08-2023

American BioCarbon is pleased to share our recent participation in the VERGE 2023 conference in San Jose, California, hosted by Green Biz. Our team members connected with partners at Puro.earth, networked with like-minded individuals to discuss carbon removal, and explored new opportunities.

American BioCarbon Presents at Economist Impact’s Countdown to COP28

10-06-2023

American BioCarbon invited to share their expertise at Economist Impact's 3rd annual Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP28 conference. The critical climate change event, which took place in London and virtually earlier this week, brought together 8,500 business professionals, solution providers, government officials, and more from across the globe to share best practices and promote collaboration.

American BioCarbon Achieves Commercial Pre-certification with Puro.earth

09-27-2023

American BioCarbon has been pre-certified by Puro.earth for CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) generated by bagasse biochar production in its commercial facility. Once fully operational in 2024, the facility is slated to be among the largest producers of carbon credits in the US. 

American BioCarbon Ocean Byproduct Soil Amendment For Sale

09-06-2023

High Seas bagasse biochar is now for sale online. It is the second American BioCarbon product available for e-commerce sale through the American BioCarbon website. This soil amendment product is made with ocean byproduct, including fish, lobster, kelp, and seaplant extract. High Seas revitalizes soil for gardeners, farmers, and growers. 

American BioCarbon Launches E-Commerce Sales

08-21-2023

American BioCarbon is now selling bagasse products for at-home use. Our first product is Louisiana Sweet BBQ Smoker Pellets. This inaugural product starts the lineup of multiple upcoming products that will be available for e-commerce sale from American BioCarbon. 

USDA Announces $300 Million Climate Investment

07-17-2023

The Biden-Harris administration has announced a $300 million investment through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.

NextGen Announces Plans to Purchase $1 Million CDRs

07-12-2023

The carbon credit market is growing! As the Wall Street Journal recently reported, NextGen, a joint venture between Swiss climate developer South Pole and Mitsubishi Corp. just completed the advance purchase of 193,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal credits (CDRs).

USDA Announces Permanent Conservation Standard

07-10-2023

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced new permanency of the conservation practice standard that is just being discovered and adopted state by state. 

American BioCarbon Completes First CO2 Removal Certificate Transactions

07-07-2023

Earlier this week, American BioCarbon transacted its first CO2 Removal Certificates, or CORCs – to the tune of $130/CORC for a total of $65,000! CORCs are a certified digital trade asset which can be purchased by companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. American BioCarbon is certified by Puro.earth to sell CORCs.

American BioCarbon at San Francisco Climate Week

04-26-2023

American BioCarbon recently joined Puro.Earth during San Francisco Climate Week on April 18 at the Nasdaq building for an invitation-only event. The audience for this exclusive presentation was over 7,000 people, including potential buyers, policy experts, and suppliers of carbon removal.

American BioCarbon Carbon Removal Credits Now Available For Sale

01-24-2023

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, now has C02 Removal Certificates (CORCs) for sale per an agreement with Puro.earth. Following an independent audit process conducted by Puro.earth to verify its biochar, American BioCarbon’s CORCs are now a certified digital trade asset available for purchase. This major step puts American BioCarbon at the forefront of carbon removal at scale....

American BioCarbon Announces Agreement With Puro.Earth

06-22-2022

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, has entered into a marketing agreement with Puro.earth, the world’s first marketplace, standard and registry for science-based carbon removal credits....

American BioCarbon Closes On $60 Million In Bond Financing

12-16-2021

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, has successfully issued $60 million in tax-exempt bond financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority....

Renewable Funds Key To Meeting European Carbon Goals

11-30-2021

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, is positioned to be a key supplier of sustainable bagasse pellets to European markets. The company currently operates a demonstration plant which is co-located with the Cora Texas Sugar Mill and will build and operate a new commercial-scale facility at the White Castle site to produce 100,000 tons per year of pellets by 2022....

American BioCarbon Completes Commercial Plant Design

11-23-2021

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, has successfully completed 1st phase Front End Engineering and Design for its first commercial facility....

American BioCarbon Biochar Product Is A Highly Effective Agricultural Supplement

11-20-2021

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, continues to identify new markets for its innovative products, including biochar, which can be used as an agricultural supplement, among other purposes....

American BioCarbon Receives $44 Million In Louisiana Private Activity Bond Allocation

03-04-2021

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable products made from sugarcane bagasse, has been awarded $44 million in Louisiana carryforward private activity bond allocation. The project previously received $60 million in allocation, bringing its total to $104 million....

American BioCarbon Successfully Achieves Mechanical Completion

08-30-2020

American BioCarbon, an innovative manufacturer of renewable biocarbon-derived fuel pellets made from sugarcane bagasse, has successfully achieved Mechanical Completion at its pilot facility. The White Castle plant, which is co-located with the Cora Texas Sugar Mill, is now producing high-quality bagasse pellets for commercial customers....