Production and Utilization of Biochar in the Sugar; Cacao and Coffee sectors


  • SOLICITATION NUMBER: 0002010164
  • INSTITUTION:  IFC
  • ISSUE DATE AND TIME: Jul 12,2024 12:42
  • CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Jul 22,2024 23:59

IFC clients in the cacao; coffee and sugar cane sectors have expressed interest in better understanding the benefits of biochar production; both as a source of carbon credits and a soil amendment in regenerative agriculture systems when used in combination with different fertilizer applications.  The agricultural waste products produced by these companies are cacao pod husk; coffee pulp and sugar cane bagasse; with volumes exceeding 10;000 MT per year for each client. These clients are interested in converting this agricultural waste into biochar that improves the fertility of their fields and estimating the potential gains from carbon credits.In this context; IFC is seeking to engage with a firm with expertise in designing; installing and operating continuous feed pyrolysis equipment for the target crops. The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive desk research on the production process; potential utilization; benefits; associated costs; and opportunities for our clients’ specific operations regarding the production and utilization of biochar from cacao husks; coffee pulp and sugar cane bagasse. This research will serve as a critical resource for our clients to make informed decisions on whether to invest in biochar production equipment; either at a pilot or a large-scale level.

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