MASH Makes, an Indo-Danish company that specializes in biofuels and biochar, has initiated Phase 2 of its carbon removal facility in Udupi, Karnataka, following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by stakeholders, including representatives from India and Denmark. The expansion, once completed, is expected to double the facility’s production capacity to 7,000 tonnes of biofuel and 14,000 tonnes of biochar annually.
The facility, described by the company as one of the largest carbon removal sites in Asia, aims to enhance carbon sequestration efforts while supporting agricultural productivity. MASH Makes has provided biochar to farmers across India, reporting crop yield increases of up to 30%.
The expansion is anticipated to double the current workforce at the facility from 20 to 40 full-time local employees and create indirect employment opportunities in sectors such as construction, logistics, and maintenance during the development phase.
Eske Bo Rosenberg, representing the Embassy of Denmark, attended the ceremony and highlighted the role of the Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership in fostering climate innovation. The partnership, established in 2023, focuses on advancing sustainable solutions like biochar and biofuels.
The company stated that the Phase 2 development aligns with its long-term objectives to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable agriculture through biochar and renewable energy initiatives.
MASH Makes focuses on developing climate solutions for hard-to-decarbonize industries by converting agricultural residues into bio oil, hydrogen, electricity, and biochar through thermochemical processes. Biochar, a byproduct that captures CO2, can be used to enhance soil quality and support plant growth, contributing to emissions reduction and biodiversity enhancement. The company aims to scale these solutions to achieve a gigaton-level impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.