Project Overview
Maui BioCarbon is developing Maui’s first commercial-scale biochar and carbon removal facility—converting invasive species and green waste into high-quality biochar, durable carbon removal, and renewable energy.
The Challenge on Maui
Maui faces rising pressure from invasive species, agricultural green waste, wildfire risk, and limited landfill capacity. Organic materials that could be repurposed are often chipped, burned, or hauled—creating cost, emissions, and community impacts.
At the same time, Maui’s farms and landscapes need soil-building inputs that improve water retention and resilience, while global markets increasingly value verifiable carbon removal.
The Maui BioCarbon Solution
We use proven pyrolysis technology to convert woody biomass into biochar—locking carbon into a stable form for long-term storage while producing usable energy as a byproduct.
Diverts organic waste from landfill and open burning
Produces high-quality biochar for agriculture and environmental use
Enables durable, measurable carbon removal
Supports Maui’s circular economy and climate goals
How the Facility Works
Feedstock intake, sorting, and sizing
Continuous pyrolysis in a low-oxygen environment
Biochar cooling and conditioning
Energy recovery from syngas for on-site use
Packaging, delivery, and customer support
Site and Initial Scale
Location
Pulehunui Industrial Park
Central Maui industrial corridor, close to major green-waste and agricultural activity.
Commercial Scale
30 tons per day
Designed for continuous operation with consistent quality and reliable supply.
Expandable
To match market needs
Modular approach that supports future scaling on Maui and replication across other islands.
