Biocarbon and biocoal market report

A multi-client report on developments in the global markets for biocarbon and biocoal, produced via pyrolysis, torrefaction, steam treatment and hydrothermal carbonisation

What's included in this report?

Technology review - A description and comparison of different pyrolysis, torrefaction and steam treated/explosion and hydrothermal carbonisation technologies, including process flow diagrams.
Technology providers - Information regarding the available technologies and the main providers.
Biocarbon and biocoal supply - A detailed review of current production capacity by technology, status and country. Profiles of key suppliers, with details of their commercial status, track record and expansion plans.
Biocarbon and biocoal demand - A high-level overview of the end-uses for biocarbon and biocoal, including heat/power, SAF, metals production and other industrial processes globally.
Challenges and opportunities - Issues facing biocarbon and biocoal suppliers and their prospective customers. Including densification, binders, logistic challenges, shipping classification and storage considerations.

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A review of the commercial status of the global biocarbon and biocoal markets

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Biocarbon and Biocoal report
Published 04/08/25
Lead author: Rachael Levinson

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Fresh interest is being shown in the market for black pellets, both torrefied and steam exploded. This development has been supported by the emergence of new biomass markets in Asia and by a maturing of the market in Europe.

In the past, black pellet technologies have struggled to gain a foothold in the market. However, there are now at least seven commercial-scale plants under construction and due to start-up in 2020-2021. A further eight projects are planned or seeking permits. This pipeline of projects amounts to ~2Mt of annual capacity.

This report investigates these challenges and opportunities for biomass fuel suppliers and utilities, as well as for many the ancillary businesses with exposure to the biomass markets, including feedstock owners, equipment suppliers, shipping companies and port operators, financial institutions and other investors.

In summary, the report comprises:

Executive summary
A description and comparison of different torrefaction and steam explosion technologies, including process flow diagrams
The status of black pellet supply, including lists of known projects and company profiles
The status of black pellet demand for power and heat and for industrial processes in Europe, Asia and the rest of the world including lists of known projects and company profiles
The supply chain economics of black pellet v white pellet supply chains and a discussion of the economic and practical considerations for end-users
Sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions of torrefied v steam exploded v white pellet supply chains
An assessment of the challenges and opportunities of facing black pellet project developers and their prospective customers

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We provide strategic, forecasting, marketing intelligence and business information services to the international forest products and bioenergy industries

Independent and unbiased - we do not manufacture, trade or broker and forest products so are able to offer wholly-unbiased opinion
Decades of experience - With a sector knowledge base since 1982
Industry dialogue - we regularly talk to a global network of industry figures
Personal approach - Much more than providing market data, we can adapt to your changing needs, offering calls and face-to-face meetings

Through rigorous research and employing our network of contacts worldwide, we provide unique analysis of this emerging and intriguing sector
Rachael Levinson, Report Lead Author
Hawkins Wright

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