Verra has opened a public consultation on the draft Methodology for Alternative Low-Carbon Fuels for Shipping (methodology development ID #M0191) in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The consultation will run from November 18 through December 18, 2024.
The proposed methodology applies to shipping activities in both territorial waters and on high seas that involve using low-carbon alternative fuels (e.g., hydrogen produced through water electrolysis, green ammonia, e-LNG, e-LPG, e-diesel, e-methanol). Eligible project activities include switching from traditional petroleum-based fuels to low-carbon alternatives, known as drop-in fuels.
This draft methodology does not apply to ships that run on 100% battery electric propulsion or 100% biofuels.
FEEDBACK
Please see the draft methodology (PDF) for the full background and details of the methodology.
Verra is piloting its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub, for this consultation. Stakeholders will need to use the link provided to enter their personal details, confirm their email address, and access the online consultation form. For additional guidance, please review the user guide (PDF) for the new digital public consultation platform.
Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on December 18, 2024. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.