Biocare Launches Flagship Biochar CDR Initiative in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

A Scalable Model for Global Climate Resilience and Carbon Dioxide Removal

Biocare Projects, in collaboration with leading academic, industry, and government partners, is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative to establish a biochar production facility in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. This project marks the first step in an ambitious mission to transform agricultural waste into a durable form of carbon storage, while creating economic opportunities, reducing pollution, and enhancing soil health in the region.

Tackling Agricultural Waste with Scalable Solutions

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta produces over 80% of the country’s rice harvest, generating vast amounts of agricultural byproducts such as rice husks. Currently, much of this waste is either burned or left to naturally decompose, releasing methane and carbon dioxide. Biocare’s initiative redirects  biomass from traditional disposal methods, converting it into biochar.

Biochar offers multiple environmental and economic benefits: it serves as a durable form of carbon storage , improves soil quality by enhancing water and nutrient retention, supports emissions reductions in livestock feed applications, and can be used in water filtration and soil remediation. Through a controlled pyrolysis process, the facility will remove approximately 15,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, verified through established biochar methodologies.

This initiative is built on a collaborative approach, leveraging expertise from both local and international partners. The facility will generate two primary revenue streams: the sale of high-value biochar and the issuance of verified carbon credits. Partnerships with local businesses  ensure that economic benefits extend to local communities, supporting job creation and sustainable livelihoods throughout the supply chain.

Key contributions from project partners include:

• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - Provides catalytic funding, expertise in social impact tracking, and global recognition to maximize the project’s environmental and economic contributions.Works with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

• The University of Adelaide – Provides industry, academic, and cultural insights to strengthen local engagement and project execution.

• EnergyLink Services Pty Ltd – Conducts carbon analysis, life cycle emissions assessments, and supports carbon project registration and monetization.

• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – Serves as a market and cultural liaison, fostering engagement with Vietnamese stakeholders.

Advancing a Circular Economy for Agricultural Waste

By turning waste biomass into a valuable resource, this initiative aligns with global climate goals while strengthening regional agricultural resilience. The biochar production facility will not only mitigate emissions but also create new economic pathways for local farmers and supply chain workers.

Abraham Robertson, Co-founder and CEO of Biocare Projects Pty Ltd, said:

“This project is a unique opportunity to transform agricultural waste into a permanent carbon store while supporting local agriculture in a region under pressure from high input costs and declining soil quality. Our partnership with DFAT will be central to driving impactful outcomes.”

Le Quoc Hien, Project Coordinator, Vietnam said:

“This project represents a commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility, converting the biomass waste into biochar products and carbon credits. This means the creation of more job opportunities whilst also providing an organic product that contributes to building a green agriculture sector in line with government policies. The use of biochar helps local agriculture achieve better soil quality by improving soil health, retaining nutrients and moisture more effectively and significantly reducing degradation.”

As demand for biochar and carbon removal grows, this facility is expected to grow significantly.  We look forward to engaging with biochar users, carbon credit buyers, and industry leaders to scale the impact of this project.