AM0010 Landfill gas capture and electricity generation projects where landfill gas capture is not mandated by law
AM0010 is a waste management methodology used by 3 projects on Verra. Registry records show 308,181 tonnes issued and 60.5% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
3
Countries
2
Credits issued
308,181 t
Credits retired
186,533 t
Retired share of issued
60.5%
Projects yet to issue
0%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
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
Where it is used
- South Africa 2 projects
- Germany 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,197 |
| 2015 | 3,602 |
| 2014 | 1,088 |
| 2012 | 14,933 |
| 2009 | 126,198 |
| 2007 | 159,163 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0010
3 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Methane Capture, Power and Heat generation from Coal Mine Gas in the Concession HER-TEUTO
Verra · Germany · Ghg Management
159.2K
issued tCO₂e
Durban Landfill-Gas Bisasar Road
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
124.9K
issued tCO₂e
Durban Landfill-Gas Bisasar Road. - CER Conversion
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
24.1K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AM0010
How many projects use AM0010?
3 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AM0010 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AM0010 have been retired?
60.5%, or 186,533 of 308,181 tonnes.