VELDO Mersin Biochar Carbon Removal Project
Converting sustainable biomass waste streams into durable biochar for long-term carbon storage.
The VELDO Mersin Biochar Production Facility is an industrial-scale biochar carbon removal project in Türkiye. The facility converts sustainable biomass waste streams from several sources into durable biochar for long-term carbon storage. The biochar produced is distributed directly to local farmers to improve soil health and agricultural productivity.
Location: Türkiye
Project type: Carbon Removal – Biochar
Project impacts
Climate & environment
- Delivers permanent carbon removal through the conversion of agricultural and food‑processing residues into durable biochar under a controlled industrial process.
- Supports circular resource use by valorising local biomass residues, reducing reliance on disposal or low‑value end uses.
- Recovers process gases to generate on‑site renewable electricity, improving system efficiency and delivering additional climate benefits alongside carbon storage.
- Reduces lifecycle emissions by integrating carbon removal with renewable energy recovery within a single facility.
Social & economic
- Supports sustainable agro‑industrial practices within the local region through residue utilisation and energy recovery.
- Creates long‑term infrastructure for durable carbon removal, helping to accelerate the adoption of biochar‑based solutions in Türkiye.
- Aligns climate mitigation with agricultural productivity, delivering environmental and economic value at the regional level.
Biochar is an extremely carbon-rich charcoal-like material intended for environmental benefit application to the soil. Once incorporated into the soil, it becomes recalcitrant, or resistant to degradation. It cannot easily be decomposed or demineralised, as opposed to adding organic compost to the soil. It can be made from various types of biomass, and depending on the specific biomass, the carbon levels in biochar usually range from 50% to 80%.
This project contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, delivering measurable environmental and social outcomes.
VELDO milestones
- Facility design and permitting completed
- Puro.earth Biochar Methodology (2025, v1)
- Facility registration in progress
Expected issuance
- November 2026: 6,000 CORCs
- Full capacity: 7,000 CORCs per annum
Project details
Developed by VELDO and supported by Anthesis as the carbon project developer, the project represents one of the first large-scale, high-integrity biochar carbon removal facilities in Türkiye. It combines permanent carbon storage with on-site renewable energy recovery.
The project is being developed under the Puro Biochar Methodology, with operations having commenced in Q1 2026. It is expected to receive its first credit issuance in Q3 2026 and reach full capacity by Q4 2026.
Project impact
The VELDO project is located within a designated agro-industrial zone.
In addition to delivering permanent carbon removal, the VELDO project provides a range of environmental and local co-benefits through its integrated design. Agricultural and food-processing residues are converted into durable biochar through a controlled industrial process, supporting circular resource use and reducing reliance on disposal or low-value applications.
When applied to agricultural soils, biochar contributes to improved soil structure, water retention, and nutrient efficiency, supporting long-term soil productivity. At the same time, recovery of process gases to generate renewable electricity improves overall system efficiency, delivering additional climate and resource benefits alongside durable carbon storage.
Collaborations
Anthesis supports this project through investment in engineered carbon removal credits. Removal projects, such as biochar, extract carbon directly from the atmosphere, complementing emission reduction initiatives and advancing global climate goals.
This project is Puro.earth certified, a Finnish standard focused on carbon removal methodologies, ensuring credibility, transparency, and measurable climate impact. Anthesis encourages clients to prioritise high-quality removal projects that deliver verified, long-term carbon sequestration and nature-positive outcomes.
Quality criteria
All Anthesis-supported carbon removal projects undergo independent verification to confirm permanent carbon storage and measurable environmental benefits.
Through rigorous auditing, monitoring, and adherence to international standards, Anthesis ensures all projects provide credible, lasting impact for both climate and local communities.
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