Methodology Element Information

Methodology element VMR0001 Revisions to ACM0008 to Include Pre-drainage of Methane from an Active Open Cast Mine as a Methane Emission Reduction Activity
Methodology element type Methodology revision
Description

This methodology revision specifies revisions to the UNFCCC-approved consolidated methodology ACM0008 Version 5 “Consolidated methodology for coal bed methane, coal mine methane and ventilation air methane capture and use for power (electrical or motive) and heat and/or destruction through flaring or flameless oxidation”.

The purpose of the revision is to specify additions to ACM0008 in order to allow for pre-drainage of methane that would have been emitted from an open cast mining operation as a methane reduction activity.

Methodology element developer Climate Neutral Business Network
Assessment reports VMR0001 First Assessment Report FE
VMR0001 Second Assessment Report DNV
Approval date 31 March 2009

VCS methodology element double approval process history