AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. is a agriculture methodology used by 4 projects on Verra. Registry records show 2,736 tonnes issued and 0% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
4
Countries
2
Credits issued
2,736 t
Credits retired
None recorded
Retired share of issued
0%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
75%
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,745 |
| 2022 | 991 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.
4 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Varanasi Smart City Bio-Conversion Project
Verra · India · Ghg Management
2.7K
issued tCO₂e
Biogas Production in Karnal, Haryana.
Verra · India · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Future Carbon Methane Capture Grouped Project
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Grouped BioCNG Projects for Clean Energy Transition in India
Verra · India · Ghg Management
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- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.
How many projects use AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO.?
4 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is 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-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. have been retired?
0%, or 0 of 2,736 tonnes.