Replies to post #10664 on Biomass Secure Power Inc. (BMSPF)

[Richard2]

Yes you're speaking of the element, in agriculture it's about the compound. No element is delivered pure: potassium to an agricultural producer means potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, etc. For example: ammonium sulfate is far superior to urea as a form of nitrogen, and even then you're really talking nitrates or ammonia. The Biochar is superior because of the carbon - anything containing carbon is superior - however, due to the low bulk density and low nutrient density, it is hard for it to compete with concentrated fertilizers - such as murate of potash - because of the significant increase in shipping and handling, application, fuel, and labor costs associated with it.

[Richard2]

It produces no competitive advantage for the company. It is merely a waste stream that may be a little better than revenue neutral to dispose of. Farmers will use it if it is cheaper, but otherwise they wouldn't touch it .