NoviqTech subsidiary Coralia has commenced a comprehensive field and pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More trial at its flagship Great Barrier Reef 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 Project in North Queensland, Australia. This milestone initiative focuses on harvesting, chipping, and processing Chinese apple tree 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 to evaluate its suitability for high-integrity carbon dioxide removal. Coralia aims to systematically transform an abundant, non-traditional environmental liability into a verified carbon sink. To guarantee scientific and market validity, the harvested biomass will be processed at varying temperatures at a specialized thermal facility operated by Pyrocal in Toowoomba, establishing the foundational metrics required for international commercial scaling.

The primary hurdle driving this development is the ecological and operational challenge presented by the Chinese apple tree, which is a declared invasive pest species across Queensland. These plants establish dense, thorny thickets that degrade agricultural pastures, restrict environmental access, and disrupt local livestock operations. While the living biomass actively absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide during its growth cycle, the species holds no long-term sequestration value because it rapidly releases the captured greenhouse gases back into the atmosphere upon natural senescence and rot, offering zero net environmental benefit.

To address this recurring ecological threat, Coralia has initiated an integrated supply-and-processing pilot program that intercepts the lifecycle of the invasive species. The company deployed specialized field contractors to harvest and chip biomass across multiple infestation densities, which were mapped using advanced aerial and ground surveys. The collected material is routed to Pyrocal’s processing facility, where it undergoes controlled, multi-temperature pyrolysis to yield a highly stable biochar. This thermal stabilization effectively locks the captured carbon into a permanent physical form, eliminating the risk of biological decomposition and atmospheric re-emission.

This operational trial establishes a transparent, metrics-driven pathway for institutional carbon credit generation and industrial utilization. Meticulous collection of lifecycle assessment data and chain-of-custody documentation ensures the process aligns with Puro.earth methodology, with preliminary registry approval expected by September. Furthermore, the high-quality biochar outputs are designated for downstream application testing, specifically supporting low-carbon concrete research with Swinburne University of Technology and validation for data center infrastructure. By engineering a scalable value chain from an aggressive weed, the partners are successfully transforming regional land restoration into a certified asset for global carbon markets.