AM0034 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants
AM0034 is a chemical processes methodology used by 4 projects on Verra. Registry records show 2,278,140 tonnes issued and 71.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
4
Countries
3
Credits issued
2,278,140 t
Credits retired
1,624,142 t
Retired share of issued
71.3%
Projects yet to issue
0%
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.
- AM0034 - Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants - 1.0-5.1.1
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
- China 1 project
- India 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5,436 |
| 2016 | 8,934 |
| 2014 | 6,356 |
| 2013 | 57,250 |
| 2012 | 210,597 |
| 2011 | 462,274 |
| 2010 | 943,145 |
| 2009 | 554,491 |
| 2008 | 29,657 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0034
4 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Catalytic Reduction of N2O inside the Ammonia Burners of the Nitric Acid Plant in Caojing, Shanghai
Verra · China · Ghg Management
970.6K
issued tCO₂e
N2O ABATEMENT PROJECT AT AEL 11_. - CER Conversion
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
637.4K
issued tCO₂e
N2O abatement in MP Nitric Acid plants at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, India
Verra · India · Ghg Management
409.0K
issued tCO₂e
Project for the catalytic reduction of N2O emissions with a secondary catalyst inside the ammonia reactor of the No. 9 nitric acid plant at African Explosives Ltd (“AEL”) - CER Conversion
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
261.2K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
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- ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances and High-GWP Foam 11 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACR Certified Reclaimed HFC Refrigerants, Propellants, and Fire Suppressants 32 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use 5 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 11 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AM0034
How many projects use AM0034?
4 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AM0034 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under AM0034 have been retired?
71.3%, or 1,624,142 of 2,278,140 tonnes.