Accelerating the transition to Green Metals.
Wundowie Carbon is leading Australia’s production of biogenic carbon products. We specialise in biocoke, a drop-in replacement for fossil carbon in the production of low emissions metals, also known as Green Metals.
WHAT WE DO
We take low-value biomass destined for incineration or landfill and transform it into metallurgical reductants that are critical for the production of Green Metals, such as Green Iron and Green Steel.
We also undertake significant research activities in cooperation with academic partners, such as UNSW and our clients, to further develop and enhance the value derived from each tonne of biocarbon.
The metallurgical industry consumes 1.1 billion tonnes of coal each year¹ to drive the thermo-chemical reaction that transforms primary metallic ores into refined products, such as steel and copper.
For every tonne of Wundowie biocoke consumed, approximately 1.4 tonnes of coal and up to 25kg of methane remain in the ground². With more fossil carbon staying underground for every tonne of Wundowie biocoke used, the emissions abatement cannot be clearer.
¹Wood Mackenzie Coal Market Service 2024 – Global Metallurgical Coal Demand
²Based on typical underground mine emissions of up to 18kg per tonne of coal mined.
OUR IMPACT
The benefits of biocarbon:
Compatible with existing infrastructure
Fossil-free
Circular solution
Did you know:
Every tonne of Green Steel made from hydrogen-reduced iron still requires up to 40kg of carbon to achieve the required grade properties, such as tensile strength. This is why green carbon like Wundowie Biocoke will complement rather than compete with a transition to hydrogen.
OUR PROJECTS
