Cataltepe 16MW Wind Farm Project, Turkey

Audit Analysis

The Çataltepe 16 MW wind farm is a Gold Standard avoidance project with VVB-confirmed additionality and a long operating history, but it is undermined by a contradiction in baseline method (project vs. jurisdictional), an unaddressed 0% leakage deduction, a large number of corrective action requests (up to 13 in a single verification cycle), and the absence of a verified ERR figure in the extracted record. CORSIA eligibility introduces a dual-channel risk that is not offset by a clear CCP status.

Project Description

Red Flags

• ⚠13 corrective action requests were issued during one verification cycle, including data inconsistencies between the PDD and the validation report (e.g., 96,291 MWh / 61,122 tCO2-eq per annum vs. validation figures), missing stakeholder consultation evidence, and mismatched meter serial numbers.
• ⚠Leakage deduction is 0% with no justification provided in the 2024 verification report; the 2012 verification report reportedly quantified leakage, but the more recent document does not address it.
• ⚠Baseline method is stated as 'project' in the 2024 verification report but 'jurisdictional' in the 2023 PDD — a direct contradiction that affects the credibility of the baseline.
• ⚠Verified ERR is not present in the extracted record, making it impossible to confirm that claimed credits (186,851 tCO2-eq) were independently verified.
• ⚠CORSIA eligibility is confirmed while CCP status is not mentioned, creating a potential dual-channel allocation risk.

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