BECCS and biogenic CCS projects are a carbon-removal project type within the engineered & geological segment of the carbon market. They involve removal pathways that capture biogenic CO2 and store it in durable geological or mineral forms. In practice, biogenic CO2 is captured before release and then durably stored, creating a net removal when lifecycle rules are met. Common project configurations include Biomass fermentation with CCS; industrial process biogenic CCS; BECCS power or heat systems.

The removal claim depends on the CO2 being genuinely biogenic and on the storage pathway being durable and well monitored. This segment is generally aimed at more durable carbon storage and is often attractive to buyers seeking high permanence, but lifecycle emissions, measurement precision, and storage durability remain the decisive quality questions. For buyers and program designers, the most important diligence questions are: Is the CO2 source truly biogenic? Are feedstock sustainability and lifecycle emissions robust? Is storage durable and monitored?