Boiler retrofits to utilize semi-coke oven gas in Shenmu Zhugaita power generation Co., Ltd.
#55of 1329 in Industrial#129of 1084 in China#219of 1459 in CDM (UNFCCC)#3of 28 in ACM0012
Audit Analysis
A CDM energy-efficiency boiler retrofit project with strong additionality (negative IRR without CDM, VVB-confirmed combined test) but notable gaps in verified emissions data, an unusually high grid emission factor (1.3 tCO₂/MWh), and a contradiction in reported ERR figures. The project is methodologically sound under ACM0012 but lacks several transparency elements typical of higher-quality credits.
Red Flags
- Grid emission factor of 1.3 tCO₂/MWh is significantly above China's national average (~0.5–0.8) and could inflate credit quantities if not representative of the actual local grid
- Total verified ERR is not stated in any available document, making it impossible to confirm actual delivery against the 228,586 tCO₂e lifetime claim
- Contradiction between two monitoring reports: 228,586 tCO₂e (June 2020) vs 14,494 tCO₂e (January 2020) both labelled as total claimed ERR
- No buffer pool or permanence mechanism documented, though reversal risk is inherently lower for an energy-efficiency project
Credit Vintages
| Issued | Retired | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 443,985 | 0 | 443,985 | |
| Total | 443,985 | 0 | 443,985 |
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed combined test, negative IRR
EE project (lower risk)
0% per ACM0012, reasonable for EE
Project-specific, modelled, no reassessment date
Mentioned; FPIC & grievance not detailed
CCP & CORSIA status not stated
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