Industrial biocarbon for power & steel
E3 Carbon provides torrefaction technology and high-fixed-carbon biocarbon (up to ~85% Cfix) to replace fossil coal in existing industrial assets.
• Torrefaction systems ready for industrial scale
• Biocarbon traded in relevant industrial volumes
• Focus on practical, bankable decarbonisation
Torrefaction technology ready for industrial scale
E3 Carbon supports utilities, pellet producers and industrial players in turning biomass into a coal-like fuel via torrefaction.
Our focus is on practical, buildable solutions – from retrofits of existing white pellet plants (TAP: torrefaction after pelletisation) to new biocarbon facilities.
• TAP retrofits for pellet plants
Integration of downstream torrefaction reactors into existing white pellet lines to create black pellets / biocarbon with higher energy density and improved handling.
• Industrial-scale concepts
Technology experience from pilot scale (~300 kg/h) up to line concepts in the ~12 t/h range, designed together with established engineering partners.
• From feasibility to basic design
Support with mass & energy balances, layout options, integration into existing utility or
industrial sites, and preparation for permitting and investment decisions.
Interested in a torrefaction project?
High-fixed-carbon biocarbon (up to ~85% Cfix)
In addition to technology, E3 Carbon sources and trades biocarbon with high fixed carbon content for industrial users.
We focus on spec-driven, reliable supply, not one-off spot deals.
Key characteristics:
• High fixed carbon
Biocarbon grades with up to ~85% fixed carbon for metallurgical and industrial applications.
• Designed for existing assets
Calorific value, particle size and bulk density specified for co-firing, replacement of fossil fuel fractions or further processing.
• Industrial volumes
Volumes tailored to trials, ramp-up phases and, where feasible, medium- to long-term offtake arrangements.
Looking for biocarbon supply?
Where biocarbon works today
We do not promote biocarbon as a universal solution, but as a pragmatic tool where full electrification or direct hydrogen use is not yet feasible.
From concept to practical implementation
E3 Carbon focuses on realistic, implementable decarbonisation steps rather than generic roadmaps.
Typical collaboration with clients:
1. Initial discussion & data review
We look at your current fuel mix, plant setup and decarbonisation goals.
2. Concept & screening
Identification of feasible torrefaction or biocarbon options (retrofits, new assets, product supply).
3. Testing with your biomass or coal set-up
Where possible, we validate assumptions through targeted tests and adapt specifications accordingly.
4. Towards investable projects
We support you in moving from concept to structured projects that can be financed and permitted.
About E3 Carbon
E3 Carbon was founded in 2015 in Hamburg, Germany, with a clear focus: to develop torrefaction-based biocarbon as a practical alternative to fossil coal.
We combine:
• Technology expertise in torrefaction and biocarbon production
• Project experience from pilot to industrial concepts
• Market understanding across power, steel and biomass sectors
E3 Carbon works with established engineering and biomass partners and is actively involved in international industry initiatives around biomass torrefaction and biocarbon.
Our aim is not to promise “perfect” solutions, but to help build robust, scalable projects that reduce fossil coal use in a measurable way.
Ready to explore biocarbon for your plant?
If you are operating coal, biomass or hybrid assets and are considering biocarbon or torrefaction, we are happy to discuss concrete options.
Send us a brief description of your current set-up and objectives, and we will outline realistic next steps – from trial supply to full project concepts.
Exclusive engineering and manufacturing partner
Founded in 1983 to address numerous industrial drying needs, CDS today is among the key engineering and equipment providers for biomass torrefaction employing 80 people in 10 countries.
