Verde Resources is making significant progress with its innovative biochar-infused asphalt, a material designed to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide. The company recently saw its cold-mix material tested at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), where it underwent rigorous durability trials. According to NCAT’s Assistant Director for Test Track Research, Nathan Moore, this is the first product with a CO2 sequestration component to be tested at the facility. Initial results indicate the 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 asphalt is performing well in low-traffic settings and shows promising carbon reduction capabilities.

In a major milestone, the product has also become the first of its kind to be issued Puro.earth-certified carbon removal credits. This achievement has already garnered interest from a prominent global financial institution, validating the potential of the technology. Verde Resources’ CEO, Jack Wong, stated that this early validation is a testament to the material’s strength and energizes the company’s long-term vision: to transform roads from a source of emissions into a climate solution.

To advance this goal, Verde has partnered with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, North America’s largest liquid asphalt producer. The collaboration aims to lead to a long-term agreement by September 2025, which would pave the way for nationwide expansion of the biochar-infused asphalt. This development marks a notable step forward in the use of biochar for large-scale carbon sequestration in infrastructure. With developments in biochar-infused cements and aggregates, this further highlights the role that construction can play in delivering carbon removal solutions.

PRESS RELEASE: Verde Makes New Strides Towards Turning Roads Into CO2 Sinks With Its Biochar-Infused Asphalt