ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass
ACM0006 is a renewable energy methodology used by 37 projects on Verra, Gold Standard, Cercarbono. Registry records show 7,922,994 tonnes issued and 56.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
37
Countries
10
Credits issued
7,922,994 t
Credits retired
4,461,840 t
Retired share of issued
56.3%
Projects yet to issue
29.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
- ACM0006 - Electricity and heat generation from biomass - 1.0-16.0
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 296,780 |
| 2020 | 227,431 |
| 2019 | 302,146 |
| 2018 | 241,538 |
| 2017 | 701,189 |
| 2016 | 759,109 |
| 2015 | 716,882 |
| 2014 | 609,650 |
| 2013 | 368,329 |
| 2012 | 211,685 |
| 2011 | 487,653 |
| 2010 | 579,864 |
| 2009 | 659,543 |
| 2008 | 414,169 |
| 2007 | 374,185 |
| 2006 | 294,641 |
| 2005 | 162,832 |
| 2004 | 122,354 |
| 2003 | 165,588 |
| 2002 | 149,727 |
| 2001 | 77,699 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0006
39 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Jilin Liaoyuan 50MW Level Biomass Cogeneration Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
1.1M
issued tCO₂e
Liucheng Biomass Power Generation Project in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
1.1M
issued tCO₂e
Viñales biomass power plant
Verra · Chile · Fuel Switching
930.2K
issued tCO₂e
Henan Xinxiang 24MW Biomass based Cogeneration Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
917.9K
issued tCO₂e
Waste Biomass Utilization at JSC Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill (APPM)
Verra · Russia · Fuel Switching
788.5K
issued tCO₂e
NOBRECEL Biomass energy project
Verra · Brazil · Fuel Switching
632.1K
issued tCO₂e
Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Private Ltd (GSEPL) 30 MW Bagasse Based Co-generation Power Project
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
336.0K
issued tCO₂e
Guangxi Longan Biomass Power Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
291.4K
issued tCO₂e
Anhui Suzhou 2X12.5 MW Biomass Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
264.6K
issued tCO₂e
Heilongjiang Wangkui 50MW Level Biomass Cogeneration Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
261.6K
issued tCO₂e
Hubei Dangyang 25MW Biomass Power Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
190.7K
issued tCO₂e
Generación Eléctrica/Térmica a partir de Biomasa - Manuelita S.A.
Cercarbono · Colombia · Fuel Switching
170.3K
issued tCO₂e
Luoning Biomass Cogeneration Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
162.7K
issued tCO₂e
24.45 MW Biomass based project in Punjab
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
157.2K
issued tCO₂e
Biomass Based Co generation Project in Paper Mill at Village Rupana, Punjab, India
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
112.4K
issued tCO₂e
5MW Biomass Based Cogeneration Project at Sainsons
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
96.8K
issued tCO₂e
Bagasse based Co-generation Power Project at Khatauli
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
92.4K
issued tCO₂e
Tongcheng Kaidi Biomass Power Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
91.0K
issued tCO₂e
Santa Vitória Cogeneration Project
Verra · Brazil · Fuel Switching
89.5K
issued tCO₂e
Dalmia Chini Mills Nigohi Project
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
87.0K
issued tCO₂e
15 MW Biomass Residue Based Power Project at Ghazipur, India
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
65.3K
issued tCO₂e
Biomass based Cogeneration project by SSPL
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
56.0K
issued tCO₂e
“Surplus power generation for grid” at Vayyuru, Andhra Pradesh
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
30.7K
issued tCO₂e
Wood waste-to-energy project at Sawmill-25 (Arkhangelsk)
Verra · Russia · Fuel Switching
27.7K
issued tCO₂e
16.0 MW bagasse based cogeneration project at Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra by M/s Mula Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
19.3K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- AMS-I.C. Thermal energy production with or without electricity 205 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about ACM0006
How many projects use ACM0006?
37 projects, in 10 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0006 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0006 have been retired?
56.3%, or 4,461,840 of 7,922,994 tonnes.