Lothringen 6, Utilization of Coal-Mine-Methane
Registry
Verra
Project ID
VCS215
Country
Category
GHG Management
Methodology
Status
Not stated
Credits Issued
28,641 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
28,636 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21,655 | 21,655 |
| 2006 | 3,462 | 3,462 |
| 2002 | 3,524 | 3,519 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
- Programme: Verified Carbon Standard, CCP-eligible since May 2024.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from this project can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
Source: ICVCM assessment decisions · Decisions read 19 September 2026
CORSIA screen
A screen against published ICAO criteria, not an eligibility determination.
First phase, 2024 to 2026
- ProgrammePassesVerified Carbon Standard is approved by ICAO for 2024 to 2026.
- DatesDoes not passCredits were issued for vintage 2002, so crediting began before 1 January 2016.
- Host country authorisationCannot be confirmed from available dataAuthorisation is granted per activity. This screen cannot confirm whether this project holds a Letter of Authorization.
Second phase, 2027 to 2029
- ProgrammePassesVerified Carbon Standard is approved by ICAO for 2027 to 2029.
- DatesDoes not passCredits were issued for vintage 2002, so crediting began before 1 January 2016.
Programme-specific exclusions were not assessed. Host country context is under Article 6 below.
Source: ICAO eligibility decisions and registry records · Criteria verified 25 September 2026
Germany and Article 6
- Bilateral agreements
- 0
- Authority for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
- Appointed
- Participation requirements for the Mechanism
- Not published
- Cooperative approaches
- 0
- Article 6.2 activities
- 0
- Crediting Mechanism activities approved by the host
- 0
- Crediting Mechanism activities registered
- 0
This is country-level context. It does not show whether this project is authorised.
Source: UN Article 6 tracking · Data as of 4 September 2026
Recorded buyers
Organisations named in registry retirement records. Many retirements name no beneficiary, so this list is partial.
87.7% of retired tonnes name an organisation as beneficiary.
| Organisation | Tonnes retired | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| ESWE Versorgungs | 25,117 | 2012 |
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Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Lothringen 6, Utilization of Coal-Mine-Methane is registered with Verra under the ams-iii-d protocol, located in Germany. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 28,641 tonnes issued and 28,636 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
Related
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- Ewald 1/2/7 Utilization of Coal-Mine-Methane 340,139 t issued
Same methodology and country, largest issuance first.
Questions about this project
How many credits has Lothringen 6, Utilization of Coal-Mine-Methane issued?
28,641 tonnes of credits have been issued and 28,636 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
What is the ICVCM status of this project's methodology?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet. The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance.
Which organisations have retired credits from Lothringen 6, Utilization of Coal-Mine-Methane?
Registry records name 1 organisation: ESWE Versorgungs. Many retirements name no beneficiary.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026