This module calculates project and leakage emissions from bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project activities eligible under methodology VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage. The module is globally applicable for projects capturing CO2 from bioenergy facilities that produce heat and power using sustainable biomass feedstocks and can be used in conjunction with the other modules under VM0049.
Development History
VMD0059 CO2 Capture from Bioenergy, v1.0
Status: Active since April 22, 2025
Developer(s): Verra, South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd (external) and Perspectives Climate Group (external) as part of the CCS+ Initiative (external).
Dates of Public Consultation: March 1, 2024, to April 15, 2024
Draft Shared During Public Consultation: VMD0059, v1.0 Draft Methodology (PDF)
Summary of Public Consultation: Coming Soon
VVB Assessment Report(s): Coming Soon
Announcement(s): Consultation: Carbon Capture and Storage Tools and Modules Verra Releases Second Set of Modules and Tools for Carbon Capture and Storage