AMS-III.B. Switching fossil fuels
AMS-III.B. is a industrial & commercial methodology used by 4 projects on Verra. Registry records show 47,015 tonnes issued and 100% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
4
Countries
3
Credits issued
47,015 t
Credits retired
47,015 t
Retired share of issued
100%
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
Where it is used
- United States 2 projects
- India 1 project
- South Korea 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,911 |
| 2010 | 9,547 |
| 2009 | 9,521 |
| 2008 | 9,829 |
| 2007 | 6,416 |
| 2006 | 4,551 |
| 2005 | 3,240 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.B.
4 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Boiler fuel conversion from Furnace Oil to Bagasse at Biltube Core Boards Ltd
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
47.0K
issued tCO₂e
Hydrogen based steam generation at New Johnsonville
Verra · United States · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
LG Hausys Ulsan plant fuel switching project
Verra · South Korea · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Move Systems Grouped Project. Fuel Switching in Food Carts and Ambulances Electrification in NYC
Verra · United States · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- ACM0008 Abatement of methane from coal mines 79 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AM0023 Leak detection and repair in gas production, processing, transmission, storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 11 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- ACM0012 Waste energy recovery 39 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-III.Q. Waste energy recovery 11 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AMS-III.B.
How many projects use AMS-III.B.?
4 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.B. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.B. have been retired?
100%, or 47,015 of 47,015 tonnes.