Verde Resources Inc. and Highway International Private Limited have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Singapore to advance carbon-sequestering road construction technologies. Under the agreement, Verde’s Singapore subsidiary and Highway—a prominent local asphalt producer and road contractor—will evaluate the implementation of Verde’s engineered biochar-based platform, known as the “Net Zero Blueprint.” The collaboration aims to initiate a pilot program assessing material performance, asphalt mix designs, and carbon accounting procedures, with the eventual goal of establishing Highway as a commercial licensee for carbon-sequestering infrastructure projects across Singapore.

A primary challenge in deploying sustainable infrastructure materials involves validating high-performance asphalt mixes that incorporate recycled 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 while meeting the rigorous structural standards required for municipal roadways and airfields. Standard construction methods typically release stored biogenic carbon back into the atmosphere or fail to integrate verifiable carbon removal accounting into large-scale civil engineering projects. Overcoming these barriers requires localized testing, regional feedstockFeedstock refers to the raw organic material used to produce biochar. This can include a wide range of materials, such as wood chips, agricultural residues, and animal manure. More integration—such as managing palm oil residues—and specialized mix designs capable of enduring high-stress urban transit and motorsport applications without sacrificing pavement longevity.

The solution centers on a collaborative pilot program designed to test and validate Verde’s proprietary engineered 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 platform within Highway’s asphalt production and paving operations. By transforming regional biomass waste into stable, engineered biochar, the process permanently sequesters biogenic carbon within asphalt matrices. The initiative combines advanced pavement design, life-cycle assessments, and digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) tools to ensure that roads and runways function effectively as long-term carbon sinks while maintaining commercial viability.

Successful execution of the pilot is intended to lead to definitive licensing agreements, positioning Singapore as a regional hub for sustainable infrastructure. By combining Highway’s operational expertise in specialized paving—including historical work on Singapore’s Formula 1 street circuit—with Verde’s carbon platform, the initiative provides a replicable framework for integrating carbon-removal technologies into municipal development and advancing national net-zero goals.