PyroNam (Subsidiary of PyroCCS)
Headquarters: Otjiwarongo (Otjozondjupa Region), Namibia
PyroNam, a subsidiary of Pyrogenic Carbon and Storage Namibia (PyroCCS), is dedicated to converting encroaching bush biomass into biochar in Namibia. They operate a high-tech industrial biochar plant in the Otjozondjupa region near Otjiwarongo. They have ambitious plans to establish 50 biochar manufacturing plants by 2030, and 500 within the next decade. Their process produces biochar for soil improvement and carbon credits, and they also re-use smoke and wood gas to produce energy, tar, and wood vinegar, ensuring minimal waste and reduced climate-damaging emissions compared to conventional charcoal production.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Employees | 25 plant operators at pilot plant |
| Daily Capacity | approx. 7.9 tpd (biomass input) |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Otjiwarongo (Otjozondjupa Region), Namibia |
| Region | Africa |
| Feedstock Types | Biomass |
| Products & Output | BiocharCarbon CreditsElectricityTarWood Vinegar |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region | Namibia | 2023 | Operational |
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