Laizhou Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
#9of 189 in Methane#61of 1084 in China#77of 1339 in Verra (VCS)#7of 159 in ACM0001
Audit Analysis
The Laizhou Landfill Gas Power Generation Project is a VCS-registered methane avoidance project using the well-established ACM0001 methodology, with VVB-confirmed additionality and appropriate safeguards. Core MRV data is present and internally consistent in the verification report, though several monitoring parameters (usage rate, carbon content, end-use tracking) are not stated in the extracted record. Multiple contradictions between the PDD, validation report, and verification report introduce moderate uncertainty, but the more recent verification report is privileged throughout.
Red Flags
- Contradiction in ERR figures: the monitoring report (2021-06-30) and issuance document (2023-07-14) report 126,210 tCO2e, while the verification report (2023-10-23) reports 103,947 tCO2e — a ~19% discrepancy that is not explicitly reconciled in the available documents.
- Material finding in the verification report: the Excel calculation spreadsheet reports zero operating hours for generator #2 from January 2022 to April 2023, yet the project still claims full-period emissions reductions; the VVB required the project proponent to explain this discrepancy.
- Baseline characterization is inconsistent: the PDD (2021) describes the baseline as 'modeled' while the verification report (2023) states 'measured' — the basis of the baseline calculation is unclear.
- CORSIA eligibility and CCP status are not stated in any available document, leaving dual-channel risk unassessed.
Credit Vintages
| Issued | Retired | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 55,570 | 55,570 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 57,316 | 48,155 | 9,161 | |
| 2021 | 43,220 | 3,955 | 39,265 | |
| 2022 | 55,913 | 0 | 55,913 | |
| 2023 | 18,138 | 0 | 18,138 | |
| Total | 230,157 | 107,680 | 122,477 |
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed investment test
Avoidance project, no reversal risk
0% deduction, thin justification
Project-specific, measured vs modeled conflict
FPIC, grievance mechanism, safeguards documented
CORSIA and CCP status not stated
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