Henan Fugo Biomass Cogeneration Project

Audit Analysis

The Henan Fugo biomass cogeneration project (CDM-6942) is a straightforward grid-displacement energy project with VVB-confirmed additionality and a reasonable 0% leakage deduction. However, the record is weakened by three inter-document contradictions (baseline method, leakage treatment, and ERR magnitude), the absence of feedstock sustainability data, and a grid emission factor frozen at 2011 values. All eight material findings from validation were resolved, but the project lacks the depth of MRV detail and sustainability verification expected of a high-quality biomass credit.

Project Description

Red Flags

• ⚠Three contradictions across documents: baseline method (project vs jurisdictional), leakage treatment (deemed negligible vs quantified), and total ERR (454,139 vs 61,657) — the latter two suggest either inconsistent reporting or a significant scope change that is not clearly documented.
• ⚠Grid emission factor of 0.7707 tCO2/MWh is anchored to 2011 data and was never updated over the 7-year crediting period, potentially overstating or understating displacement benefits.
• ⚠No feedstock sustainability assessment, no LCA, and no carbon-content testing data were found in any available document, leaving the biomass supply chain unverified.
• ⚠The project name includes 'Cogeneration' but the validation report confirms it is power-only; while the methodology applicability was confirmed, the naming discrepancy is a minor credibility concern.

Credit Vintages

No issuances recorded on the registry.