Verra has opened a public consultation on the draft Module for CO2 Capture from Acid Gas Removal in Natural Gas Processing Plants (methodology development ID #M0367) in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The consultation will run from September 29 through October 29, 2025.
This module is intended for use under VCS Methodology VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage. It expands the scope of VM0049, representing the first module under that methodology to focus on an industrial project activity (i.e., capturing CO2 separated from natural gas streams).
The module addresses greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities that process natural gas. In 2024, natural gas emissions rose by around 2.5% and were the largest contributor to carbon emission growth globally (external) in the energy sector. Natural gas production is expected to continue increasing in the near term, driven by both the additional demand for power from emerging economies and the growth of AI data centers in more established markets.
This module is being developed in accordance with Verra’s updated Methodology Development and Review Process, and it is one of the first examples of a sponsored, Verra-led development. BKV Corporation (external) is providing funding to support this process.
Feedback
Please see the public consultation document (PDF) for the full background and details about the proposed updates.
Verra is accepting feedback through its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub. 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).
Feedback Submission Form
Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on October 29, 2025. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.
