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Methodology
RIV-ENGY-01-ADGAS-V3.0
V3
Overall Available Credits
56822
tCO₂eq
Overall forecasted delivery
304764
tCO₂eq
Most used mechanism
Avoidance
Last Update
July 30, 2024
using this methodology
18
Projects
Fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil, and coal contribute to 75% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with the energy sector alone responsible for 98% of these emissions. Despite the availability of alternative energy sources with lower emissions, several barriers hinder their widespread adoption. Biogas, a renewable energy derived from the anaerobic digestion of organic materials like agricultural waste, presents a promising alternative. It can be utilized for gas network injection, cogeneration, or heat generation, while the digestate byproduct serves as a nutrient-rich fertilizer for agriculture. Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that biogas from anaerobic digestion reduces GHG emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, biogas adoption remains limited due to inadequate sustainable financial support. The Riverse methodology for biogas from anaerobic digestion focuses on projects that convert organic waste into renewable energy in the form of biogas. This document provides a concise overview of this methodology.
Anaerobic digestion is a biological process where microorganisms break down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas (a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide) and digestate.
The biogas can be used to generate electricity, heat, or be upgraded to biomethane for injection into the gas grid or as vehicle fuel.
Additional notes for Biogas projects:
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The biogas model quantification takes into account every part of a project-based comparative life-cycle assessment.
The methodology quantifies GHG emissions avoided compared to baseline scenarios using the ISO 14064-2 standard. The baseline considers the market mix of gas consumed in the country where the project operates, as biomethane is injected into the national grid. Avoided emissions are calculated for reducing emissions from fertilizer use and for displacing fossil fuel-based energy.
The project scope includes:
Key scientific resources informing this methodology include:
These references provide essential data and methodologies for evaluating the environmental impact and GHG emissions reductions associated with biomethane projects.
We adhere to the ISO14064-2 standard to accurately quantify GHG emissions reductions and sequestration. Our approach ensures that all calculations are transparent, consistent, and reliable.
Every project undergoes rigorous validation and recurring verification/monitoring audits by accredited Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs). This process guarantees the credibility and accuracy of our projects' emissions reductions.
Overall Available Credits
56822
tCO₂eq
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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All projects must comply with the following eligibility criteria: Measurability, Reality, Additionality, Permanence (not applicable here, avoidance credits), No Double Counting, Co-benefits, Substitution, Environmental and Social Do No Harm, Leakage, Technology Readiness Level, Target Alignments, and Minimum Impact.
Specific Scope for Biogas Projects:
Version management is handled through a system that ensures consistency and traceability of changes.
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