Bio Products Australia’s PyroProd Project is a modular bio-based platform designed to convert agricultural biomass waste into a suite of high-value, low-emission products. Using pyrolysis, a controlled thermal process conducted in the absence of oxygen, the project transforms underutilised feedstocks into biochar, wood vinegar, bio-oils, and syngas.

PyroProd is being developed as a scalable deployment platform, enabling regional and industrial users to replace fossil-derived and petrochemical inputs with renewable, traceable alternatives.

Project at a Glance

• Input: Traceable, locally sourced agricultural biomass (initial focus: cereal straw waste)

• Process: Proprietary pre-treatment and pyrolysis system optimised for agricultural and industrial applications

• Outputs:

  • Biochar: soil enhancement, carbon retention, and livestock applications

  • Wood Vinegar: natural soil conditioning and pest management

  • Bio-oils and Syngas: renewable energy and industrial feedstock inputs

Strategic Impact

The PyroProd Project addresses growing demand for climate-smart, resource-efficient solutions across agriculture, energy, and industry. By converting waste biomass into valuable outputs, the project supports emissions reduction while creating new regional value chains.

The project is aligned with national decarbonisation priorities and global sustainability goals by:

• Reducing emissions through diversion of biomass from open burning or unmanaged decay

• Enabling value-added manufacturing from agricultural waste streams

• Supporting the development of integrated, custom input blends (including complementary materials such as wool and activated carbon)

• Providing a scalable platform adaptable across regions, feedstocks, and end-use markets

PyroProd forms a core pillar of BPA’s broader strategy to deliver practical, deployable bio-based solutions that support the transition to a net-zero economy.