1. Investment Review for Biochar
& Biochar Catalyst Production
Todd Davis

2. Profitability Overview
• 80,000 lb waste wood/year
• Convert into biochar
• Required Investment
• Potential revenue

5. Biochar Potential Markets

6. Biochar Traditional Markets

7. Biochar/nitrogen fertilizer mix
200%-800% increase in crop yield

8. Biodiesel Production

9. Biochar Catalyst

10. Biodiesel Powered Vehicles

11. Capital Investment
Nitrogen Fertilizer Enhancement
• $132,694
Biodiesel Catalyst
• $651,000

12. Operating Costs
Nitrogen Fertilizer Enhancement
• $14,400/year
Biodiesel Catalyst
• $19,400/year

13. Cumulative Cash Flow
Biochar Nitrogen Fertilizer Mix
• $0.67/lb
• 40% Tax
• $200,000 16 year mark

14. Cumulative Cash Flow
Biochar Nitrogen Fertilizer Mix
• $4.00/lb
• 40% Tax
• $1,000,000 8 year mark

15. Cumulative Cash Flow
Biodiesel Catalyst
• $10.00/lb
• 40% Tax
• $2,000,000 8 year mark

16. Gantt Chart Recommendations