DIAB have been involved in the development of a new renewable carbon capture project, an endeavour that could become one of the largest carbon projects in the country—a mobile natural material recycling plant.
The primary application of the plant is repurposing trees that have been lost to bushfire, but it also recycles materials such as forestry waste. The plant works to turn burnt remains into a stable carbon residue, a charcoal-like fertiliser called ‘biochar’. Biochar has valuable agricultural applications, as it can be spread over fields and soil to create a permanent carbon sink. This improves the uptake of crop oxygen through the soil, boosting quality and enhancing the output of the crop.
DIAB has been instrumental in supporting a mobile version of the machine, delivering fabrication works on the piping, installation, and equipment tie-in for these mobile plants. The addition of skids makes the biochar machine easier to transport and faster to deploy—so it can go anywhere it is needed. This creates a more efficient process for cleaning up after a bushfire, while also supporting new growth and improving carbon sequestration for Australia’s agricultural industry.
Glen Payne, DIAB CEO, says:
“DIAB is working with some of the biggest players within this exciting field and looks forward to being the first choice when it comes to securing projects that offer a better planet for future generations.”
