AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Landfill methane recovery
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. is a waste management methodology used by 39 projects on Verra. Registry records show 1,698,227 tonnes issued and 20.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
39
Countries
4
Credits issued
1,698,227 t
Credits retired
344,532 t
Retired share of issued
20.3%
Projects yet to issue
56.4%
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,512 |
| 2023 | 243,081 |
| 2022 | 369,145 |
| 2021 | 294,426 |
| 2020 | 78,136 |
| 2019 | 125,940 |
| 2018 | 162,881 |
| 2017 | 157,176 |
| 2016 | 118,156 |
| 2015 | 15,492 |
| 2014 | 29,282 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G.
39 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Shandong Laiwu Landfill Gas Recovery and Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
251.3K
issued tCO₂e
Yichang Huangjiawan MSW Landfill site LFG Recovery to power project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
224.2K
issued tCO₂e
Jiyuan MSW Landfill Site LFG Recovery to Power Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
158.0K
issued tCO₂e
Pichacay Landfill Gas Renewable Energy Project
Verra · Ecuador · Renewable Energy
150.7K
issued tCO₂e
Mengzi MSW Landfill Site LFG Comprehensive Utilization and Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
131.9K
issued tCO₂e
BATMAN LANDFILL GAS (LFG) CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION PROJECT
Verra · Türkiye · Renewable Energy
122.5K
issued tCO₂e
Wuyang domestic waste treatment plant domestic waste landfill gas (biogas) pollution control and comprehensive utilization project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
93.6K
issued tCO₂e
Yongkang huachuan MSW landfill site LFG comprehensive utilization project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
85.0K
issued tCO₂e
Sinop Landfill Gas to Electricity Project
Verra · Türkiye · Renewable Energy
84.9K
issued tCO₂e
Laifeng County Jiulongpan domestic waste landfill pollution control and comprehensive utilization project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
74.3K
issued tCO₂e
Zhijiang Shibaoshan LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
72.9K
issued tCO₂e
Taiqian County MSW Landfill Site LFG Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
56.9K
issued tCO₂e
Hongya MSW landfill site biogas power generation project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
50.6K
issued tCO₂e
Lianyuan LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
47.9K
issued tCO₂e
Botou Hengjie MSW landfill site LFG comprehensive utilization project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
37.9K
issued tCO₂e
Puyang County Rural MSW Landfill Site LFG Pollution Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
35.8K
issued tCO₂e
Aksaray Landfill Gas Power Plant Project
Verra · Türkiye · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Barutçuoğlu Landfill Gas to Electricity Power Plant
Verra · Türkiye · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
CLS Nizip Landfill Gas to Electricity Project
Verra · Türkiye · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Chenxi MSW Landfill Site LFG Pollution Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Chongqing Fengdu LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Ejin Horo Banner MSW Landfill Biogas Pollution Control and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Hexian MSW Landfill Site LFG recovery to power project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Huojia County Second MSW Landfill Site LFG Pollution Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Jiaozuo Zhouliu MSW Landfill site LFG Recovery to Power Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
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 AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G.
How many projects use AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G.?
39 projects, in 4 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. have been retired?
20.3%, or 344,532 of 1,698,227 tonnes.