FLS Group AG and DecarboEngineering have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and deploy large-scale carbonisation projects in Paraguay, beginning with an initiative projected to convert 35,000 tonnes of waste biomass into biochar annually.
The first project under the partnership, named Project Alfheim, is expected to produce around 13,000 tonnes of high-quality, WBC-certified biochar each year for use in nearby agricultural plantations.
The project is also projected to sequester approximately 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually whilst simultaneously generating clean, renewable energy to support local industrial partners in Paraguay.
Under the collaboration, DecarboEngineering will provide technical expertise across the carbonisation value chain, supporting FLS Group AG in the selection of optimal project designs, technologies and operational configurations.
The engineering firm will also work with FLS's broader ecosystem of carbonisation partners to ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance solutions.
Alessandro Materni, managing partner of FLS Group AG, said the partnership represents an important step in securing best-in-class technology deployment in the Paraguayan market. "By combining our project development and structuring capabilities with DecarboEngineering's technical excellence, we aim to set a new benchmark for carbon removal projects based on biomass carbonisation in the region," he said.
Thomas Hoffman, chief executive of DecarboEngineering, added that the company is excited to support FLS Group AG in deploying robust and efficient carbonisation systems. "Project Alfheim demonstrates how advanced engineering, technology transfer, and appropriate system design enable local stakeholders to convert biomass waste streams into meaningful climate impact whilst creating tangible local economic benefits," he said.
Additional projects are already under evaluation as part of the partnership, reinforcing both companies' commitment to accelerating the deployment of climate-positive infrastructure in emerging markets.
FLS Group AG is an investment platform dedicated to carbon removal solutions, whilst DecarboEngineering is a specialised engineering firm focused on advanced thermochemical biomass conversion technologies.
