AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery
AMS-III.G. is a waste management methodology used by 6 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 193,354 tonnes issued and 33.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
6
Countries
3
Credits issued
193,354 t
Credits retired
65,251 t
Retired share of issued
33.7%
Projects yet to issue
66.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
- AMS-III.G. - Landfill methane recovery - 9.0-10.0
- AMS-III.G. - Landfill methane recovery - 10.0
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
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 34,355 |
| 2022 | 64,681 |
| 2021 | 24,241 |
| 2020 | 19,397 |
| 2019 | 19,396 |
| 2018 | 3,135 |
| 2016 | 11,438 |
| 2015 | 15,496 |
| 2014 | 1,215 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.G.
6 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Bolu Landfill Gas to Energy Project Turkey
Gold Standard · Türkiye · Ghg Management
123.5K
issued tCO₂e
Dongming County Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site Biogas Electricity Generation Project
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
69.8K
issued tCO₂e
Bayburt Landfill Gas to Energy Project
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Bionersis landfill project in Pasto, Colombia
Verra · Colombia · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Hainan Lingao LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
TVS Landfill Gas Power Plant
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about AMS-III.G.
How many projects use AMS-III.G.?
6 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.G. approved by the ICVCM?
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.G. have been retired?
33.7%, or 65,251 of 193,354 tonnes.