Permanent Carbon Removal

At Tierra Prieta we transform pecan shells into Biochar, a soil amendment that also removes carbon long-term within the soil.

We distinguish ourselves by scaling up Carbon Removal via Biochar responsibly, prioritizing the quality of the biochar for the farmers who trust us and the well-being of our community in Parras, Coahuila.

What is Biochar?

Biochar is plant matter heated in the absence of oxygen, resulting in an ultraporous charcoal.

Tierra Prieta's Biochar, thanks to its high quality, retains water and nutrients longer near the roots, improving farm yields.

Carbon Removal

Tierra Prieta specializes in creating biochar with a highly stable form of carbon that can be stored in the soil for hundreds of years, with little possibility of returning to the atmosphere. We adhere to the strict standards of Puro.earth's Biochar Methodology and the Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Dioxide Removal published by our exclusive commercial partner, Carbon Direct.