AMS-III.H. Methane recovery in wastewater treatment
AMS-III.H. is a waste management methodology used by 24 projects on Verra, Cercarbono, Gold Standard. Registry records show 336,787 tonnes issued and 85.9% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
24
Countries
7
Credits issued
336,787 t
Credits retired
289,322 t
Retired share of issued
85.9%
Projects yet to issue
83.3%
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
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,103 |
| 2023 | 51,261 |
| 2021 | 10,256 |
| 2020 | 19,252 |
| 2019 | 32,777 |
| 2018 | 30,674 |
| 2017 | 42,940 |
| 2016 | 29,444 |
| 2015 | 2,696 |
| 2014 | 9,564 |
| 2013 | 8,162 |
| 2012 | 21,304 |
| 2011 | 10,764 |
| 2010 | 13,000 |
| 2009 | 7,813 |
| 2008 | 11,616 |
| 2007 | 14,023 |
| 2006 | 11,138 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.H.
32 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
RECOVERY AND AVOIDANCE OF METHANE FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT AT TSE GROUP, INDONESIA
Verra · Indonesia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Recovery and Avoidance of Methane from Industrial Wastewater Treatment Project at PT SMART Tbk. (PKS Padang Halaban), Indonesia.
Verra · Indonesia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Recovery and Avoidance of Methane from Industrial Wastewater Treatment Projects at Bina Pitri Jaya mill, Indonesia
Verra · Indonesia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Recovery and Avoidance of methane from Industrial wastewater treatment project at Agro Muara Rupit mill, Indonesia.
Verra · Indonesia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Thai Wah Biogas WWT Project
Gold Standard · Cambodia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Vinaqua WWTP Carbon Project
Cercarbono · South Africa · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Xinxiang Yanmai Biogas Utilization Project
Verra · China · 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
- 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-III.H.
How many projects use AMS-III.H.?
24 projects, in 7 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.H. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.H. have been retired?
85.9%, or 289,322 of 336,787 tonnes.