AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. is a agriculture methodology used by 5 projects on Verra. Registry records show 1,125,762 tonnes issued and 66.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
2
Credits issued
1,125,762 t
Credits retired
746,939 t
Retired share of issued
66.3%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
40%
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
- Netherlands 3 projects
- India 2 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54,193 |
| 2021 | 55,202 |
| 2020 | 52,414 |
| 2019 | 49,454 |
| 2018 | 36,753 |
| 2017 | 52,167 |
| 2016 | 101,212 |
| 2015 | 131,127 |
| 2014 | 125,983 |
| 2013 | 133,331 |
| 2012 | 126,790 |
| 2011 | 99,408 |
| 2010 | 62,079 |
| 2007 | 45,649 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.
5 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Methane Recovery Project Princepeel Wilbertoord, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Verra · Netherlands · Fuel Switching
501.9K
issued tCO₂e
Methane Recovery Project Aben, Wanroij, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Verra · Netherlands · Fuel Switching
415.6K
issued tCO₂e
Methane Recovery Project Houbensteyn Ysselsteyn, Limburg, The Netherlands
Verra · Netherlands · Fuel Switching
208.3K
issued tCO₂e
Biospark CBG Project
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
RAMA GREEN BIO-CNG PROJECT IN INDIA
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.
How many projects use AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.?
5 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. have been retired?
66.3%, or 746,939 of 1,125,762 tonnes.