Biochar carbon removal took center stage in Málaga, Spain, as the 2025 European Biochar CDR Conference convened from October 22 to 23. Jointly organized by Beston Group and Euthenia Energy, the event attracted 115 participants from across the global value chain, including industry experts, technology providers, research institutions, and corporate decision-makers. Through focused discussions and exchanges, the conference explored the role of biochar in advancing scalable carbon removal, strengthening climate governance, and supporting sustainable development. The following section captures the key highlights and on-site moments from the event.
Founded in 2013, Beston Group is a leading Chinese environmental technology provider specializing in waste-to-resource solutions. With projects deployed in over 100 countries, the company focuses on industrial pyrolysis technologies for solid waste treatment and resource recovery.
Euthenia Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Euthenia Capital, is active in green energy and circular economy projects across the Caribbean and Latin America. Since 2023, the company has advanced biochar carbon removal initiatives in partnership with Beston to support global climate goals.
The conference was structured over two days. It combined in-depth discussions with on-site engagement and offered participants both strategic insights and practical perspectives on biochar carbon removal.
Day 1 focused on expert-led conference sessions. Industry specialists, technology providers, and research representatives delivered presentations. They discussed key topics such as the role of biochar in carbon removal, climate governance, and project implementation. Interactive Q&A sessions allowed speakers and participants to engage in direct dialogue. The day concluded as Beston Group and Euthenia Energy signed strategic cooperation agreements, signaling new partnerships within the biochar CDR ecosystem.
Day 2 emphasized practical observation and technical exchange. Participants visited an operational production site under the coordination of the organizers. Guided tours and on-site briefings were conducted to explain production operations, process management, and the real-world deployment of biochar-related technologies.
As the 2025 European Biochar CDR Conference came to a close, the discussions and exchanges in Málaga highlighted the growing momentum behind biochar as a credible and scalable carbon removal pathway. Building on the insights, partnerships, and on-site experiences shared during the event, the conference laid a solid foundation for continued collaboration across the biochar CDR value chain. We look forward to the next edition of the Biochar CDR Conference and to further advancing practical solutions for carbon removal and sustainable development together.