AM0065 Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium industry
AM0065 is a chemical processes methodology used by 3 projects on Verra, American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 2,929,172 tonnes issued and 90.4% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
3
Countries
1
Credits issued
2,929,172 t
Credits retired
2,648,405 t
Retired share of issued
90.4%
Projects yet to issue
33.3%
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.
- AM0065 - Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium industry - 2.1
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
- American Carbon Registry (ACR) 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 111,276 |
| 2021 | 89,548 |
| 2020 | 114,492 |
| 2019 | 131,848 |
| 2018 | 88,505 |
| 2017 | 188,675 |
| 2016 | 328,436 |
| 2015 | 315,296 |
| 2014 | 437,935 |
| 2013 | 265,135 |
| 2012 | 244,098 |
| 2011 | 207,542 |
| 2010 | 199,913 |
| 2009 | 132,143 |
| 2008 | 74,330 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0065
3 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Conversion of SF6 To An Alternative Cover Gas In Magnesium Production In Eaton Rapids, MI and Strathroy, ON
Verra · United States · Ghg Management
2.8M
issued tCO₂e
Replacement of SF6 as a Cover Gas at US Magnesium
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
152.0K
issued tCO₂e
SF6 Alternate Cover Gas Conversion Project for AMACOR Magnesium Recycling Facility
Verra · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks 107 projects · CCP-Approved
- 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
- AM0034 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants 4 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AM0065
How many projects use AM0065?
3 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AM0065 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under AM0065 have been retired?
90.4%, or 2,648,405 of 2,929,172 tonnes.