PyroNam, a subsidiary of Germany’s PyroCCS GmbH, is setting ambitious targets to build 50 biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More plants across Namibia by 2030. This initiative aims to significantly capture carbon emissions while enhancing soil quality. Biochar, a carbon-rich product created from biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More, offers a sustainable solution by storing carbon long-term and improving soil productivity—both critical needs for Namibia’s agriculture.

The company has already invested N$14 million in a pilot plant on Farm Waltershagen in Otjiwarongo, which demonstrates the potential to sequester approximately 2,200 tons of CO2 annually from 3,500 tons of biomass. Using local encroacher bush species, the plant also provides farmers with new income streams and solutions to bush encroachment—a significant environmental issue in Namibia that reduces grazing land.

As the cost of each plant reaches around N$6 million, PyroNam is actively pursuing project financing and partnerships, with hopes that stakeholders like oil and gas companies may invest in the project. The biochar produced can be marketed for agricultural use, contributing to land restoration and food security, though the market remains limited.

By developing biochar plants, PyroNam also hopes to drive job creation and economic growth in rural Namibia. With European Biochar Certification, the company is already selling carbon credits, thus providing a potential revenue stream to further finance expansion. Through collaborations with local farmers and research institutions, PyroNam aims to set Namibia on a sustainable path toward carbon-negative agricultural practices.

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