AMS-III.AS. Switch from fossil fuel to biomass in existing manufacturing facilities for non-energy applications
AMS-III.AS. is a renewable energy methodology used by 5 projects on Gold Standard, Verra. Registry records show 357 tonnes issued and 0% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
3
Credits issued
357 t
Credits retired
None recorded
Retired share of issued
0%
Projects yet to issue
80%
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.
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- Kenya 2 projects
- United States 2 projects
- Malaysia 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 357 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.AS.
5 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Biomass Briquettes in Tea Factories: Chebut Tombe Boito Itumbe Kapkoros & Tegat
Gold Standard · Kenya · Fuel Switching
357
issued tCO₂e
Biomass Briquettes in Kenyan Manufacturing Facilities
Gold Standard · Kenya · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
CEMEX USA: ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND BIOMASS PROJECT AT DEMOPOLIS CEMENT PLANT
Verra · United States · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
CEMEX USA: Alternative fuels and biomass project at Brooksville South cement plant
Verra · United States · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Fuel-Switch Project Deriving Carbon Assets from the Use of Non-Edible Raw Agriculture-Derived Oil System (NERADO System) To Replace Heavy Fuel Oil For Aluminum Dross Recycling In Malaysia
Gold Standard · Malaysia · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- AMS-I.C. Thermal energy production with or without electricity 205 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- ACM0002 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1,190 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation 624 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass 37 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AM0072 Fossil fuel displacement by geothermal resources for space heating 12 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.L. Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 11 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AMS-III.AS.
How many projects use AMS-III.AS.?
5 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.AS. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.AS. have been retired?
0%, or 0 of 357 tonnes.