Become Part of the Global Biocarbon Industry Network

Connecting the companies, experts and organizations shaping the future of industrial biocarbon, torrefaction and carbonisation.

Who We Are

The International Biomass Torrefaction & Carbonisation Council (IBTC) is the global industry association dedicated to advancing industrial biocarbon, torrefaction and carbonisation technologies.

We bring together companies and organizations from across the value chain to address common challenges, accelerate market development, improve industry standards, and strengthen the role of biocarbon in industrial decarbonization.

Through international collaboration, technical exchange, working groups and advocacy, the IBTC helps transform emerging technologies into scalable industrial solutions.

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Download our official IBTC booklet to learn more about our mission, activities, working groups, industry priorities and membership opportunities.

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Why Join the IBTC?

Membership provides direct access to the industry's leading network of experts, project developers, technology providers and market stakeholders working to advance industrial biocarbon worldwide.

Industry Collaboration

Participate in international working groups addressing critical topics such as standards, safety, logistics, shipping regulations, market development and industrial applications.

Strategic Network
Connect with decision makers, technology providers, investors, producers, traders, ports and industrial off-takers across the global biocarbon value chain.

Shape Industry Standards
Contribute to ongoing standardization activities and help shape the future framework for industrial biocarbon markets.

Access to Knowledge
Receive exclusive member updates, market insights, technical discussions, webinar access and industry intelligence.

Global Visibility
Showcase your organization through IBTC communication channels, member features, webinars and industry events.

Industry Representation
Support a collective industry voice advocating for the interests of the biocarbon sector internationally.

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Join Now and Save 50% on Your First Year of Membership

The IBTC not only facilitates dialogue across the industry but also initiates and supports projects that help lay the groundwork for future market development. By joining the IBTC, your organization gains the opportunity to actively contribute to shaping industry frameworks, standards and priorities at an early stage, rather than adapting to them once they are already established.

To encourage new organizations to become part of the growing IBTC community, companies joining from June 2026 onwards can benefit from a 50% introductory membership fee for their first year.

This special offer provides a low-risk opportunity to explore the benefits of membership, participate in working groups, connect with industry peers and experience the value of the global IBTC network.

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→ Full Membership is offered to companies active in the production or consumption of torrefied or carbonised biomass, as well as operators of such installations, systems or machinery suppliers to the torrefaction industry and companies trading torrefied or carbonised biomass.

Company size	Revenue	Fee 2026
Small	≤ 10 million euros	3,850 EUR
Medium	≤ 50 million euros	6,100 EUR
Large	> 50 million euros	8,300 EUR

→ The Incubator Membership is open to all companies interested in entering the sector or already active in project development, be it producers, consumers or intermediaries. Incubator Members have the clear objective of becoming full members. They are already on their way to becoming a full producer but don’t have a commercial production, i.e. production not yet intended for the market. They are welcome to participate and learn from others, but have no voting right and limited access to the members area. (max. 3 years)

Incubator Membership

3,000 EUR

→ The Associate Membership is open to any other companies, organisations or individuals with interest along the value chain of torrefied or carbonised biomass and supporting the objectives of IBTC, e.g. ports, terminals, logistic providers, shipping companies, stevedores, consultants, associations, research institutions, certification companies or insurance companies.

All others

1,100 EUR

Experience the value of the IBTC first-hand.

Organizations joining from June 2026 onwards receive a 50% discount on their first year of membership, making it easier than ever to engage with the global biocarbon community and discover how the IBTC can support your business and strategic objectives.

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Our Members

The IBTC brings together organizations from across the global biocarbon value chain, including technology providers, project developers, biomass suppliers, traders, ports, logistics providers, industrial users, research organizations and industry associations.

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