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List of Methodologies & Protocols of Durable CDR
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Prepared by Tank Chen [Last Updated: January 29, 2025]
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Standards, Methodologies & ProtocolsCertifying Entity / Registry / DeveloperStatusLinkMethodMain AdopterLatest Version
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Carbon Capture and Storage Projects V1.1American Carbon RegistryActiveLinkDACCSSeptember, 2021
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Microbial Carbon Mineralization (MCM): Methodology for Quantification and Crediting of Carbon Dioxide RemovalAndesActiveLinkOtherAndesSeptember, 2023
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Carbon Dioxide Removal Pathway: Ocean Health and MRVCapturaActiveLinkDORCapturaOctober, 2023
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European Biochar CertificateCarbon Standards InternationalActiveLinkBCRFebruary, 2021
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Global Artisan C-Sink StandardCarbon Standards InternationalActiveLinkBCRMarch, 2024
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World Biochar CertificateCarbon Standards InternationalActiveLinkBCRSeptember, 2023
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Global Rock C-SinkCarbon Standards International, Ithaka InstituteActiveLinkEWOctober, 2022
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Bio-Oil Sequestration: Prototype Protocol for Measurement, Reporting, & VerificationCarbon Direct, Ecoengineers, Charm IndustrialActiveLinkBio-oilCharmAugust, 2022
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Carbon Dioxide Removal by Direct Air CaptureClimeworksActiveLinkDACClimeworksJune, 2022
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Permanent And Secure Geological Storage Of Co2 By In-Situ Carbon MineralizationClimeworks & CarbfixActiveLinkDACCSClimeworks, CarbfixJune, 2022
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Carbon Dioxide Removal Through Algal Biomass BurialEcoEngineers, Brilliant PlanetActiveLinkBiCRSBrilliant PlanetNovember, 2023
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Methodology for measuring net carbon dioxide removal through bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)EcoEngineers, Drax, Stockholm ExergiActiveLinkBECCSDrax, Stockholm ExergiOctober, 2023
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Equatic’s Measurement, Reporting,and Verification MethodologyEcoEngineers, EquaticActiveLinkOAEEquaticAugust, 2023
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GCCM006 - Methodology for project activities involving the capture, transport and geological storage of carbon dioxideGlobal Carbon CouncilApprovedLinkDACCS, BECCSApril, 2024
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Carbon sequestration through accelerated carbonation of concrete aggregateGold StandardActiveLinkStorage in ConcreteNeustarkJuly, 2022
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Methodology for Biomass Fermentation with Carbon Capture and Geologic storageGold Standard, Summit Carbon SolutionsActiveLinkBiCRSSeptember, 2024
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U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol Version 1.0 Climate Action ReserveActiveLinkBCRMarch, 2024
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Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage Protocol V1.1IsometricActiveLinkBECCSSeptember, 2024
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Biomass Geological Storage v1.1IsometricActiveLinkBiCRSVaulted DeepSeptember, 2024
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Bio-oil Geological Storage v1.1IsometricActiveLinkBio-oilSeptember, 2024
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Direct Air Capture v1.0IsometricActiveLinkDACCSFebruary, 2024
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Enhanced Weathering in Agriculture V1.1IsometricActiveLinkEW
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Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement from Coastal Outfalls v1.0IsometricActiveLinkOAEPlanetary TechnolgiesMay, 2024
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Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Protocol for OAE mCDR by mineral addition (V3.0)Planetary TechnologiesActiveLinkOAEPlanetary TechnolgiesOctober, 2023
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Puro Standard - Biochar MethodologyPuroActiveLinkBCRWakefield BiocharFebruary, 2024
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Puro Standard - Terrestrial Storage of Biomass MethodologyPuroActiveLinkBiCRSNovember, 2023
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Puro Standard - Geologically Stored Carbon Edition 2021 v1.1PuroInactiveLinkDACCS, BECCS2021
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Puro Standard - Enhanced Rock WeatheringPuroActiveLinkEWOctober, 2024
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Puro Standard - Carbonated MaterialsPuroActiveLinkStorage in ConcreteMay 2023
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Framework protocol for multipathway biological and chemical carbon removal in the oceanRunning TideInactiveLinkOtherRunning TideApril, 2023
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VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications, v1.1VerraActiveLinkBCRJuly, 2023
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VM0049 Carbon Capture and StorageVerraActiveLinkDACCS, BECCS
CCS+ Initiative, South Pole, Perspectives
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VMD0056 CO2 Capture from Air (Direct Air Capture) v1.0VerraActiveLinkDACCS, BECCSOctober 2024
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VMD0057 CO2 Transport for CCS Projects v1.0VerraActiveLinkDACCS, BECCSOctober 2024
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VMD0058 CO2 Storage in Saline Aquifers and Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs v1.0VerraActiveLinkDACCS, BECCSOctober 2024
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Methodology for Atmospheric Carbon Removal through use of Volcanic Basalt Soil TreatmentsVerraOn-HoldLinkEWSeptember, 2023
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VM0043 Methodology for CO2 Utilization in Concrete Production, v1.0VerraActiveLinkStorage in ConcreteCarbonCureApril, 2021
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Nori Methodology: Direct Air Capture and StorageNoriActiveLinkDACCSApril, 2024
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Framework Protocol for Marine Terrestrial Biomass Storage (MTBS) for public consultationRewindUnder DevelopmentLinkBiCRSRewindMay, 2024
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Methodology for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification of Electrolytic Oceanic Carbon Dioxide RemovalEcoengineers, ISOActiveLinkOAEEquaticMay, 2024
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Subsurface Biomass Carbon Removal and StorageIsometricActiveLinkBiCRSSeptember, 2024
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Electrolytic Seawater Mineralization v1.0IsometricUnder ReviewLinkOther (Electro-mCDR)EquaticJuly, 2024
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Biochar Production and Storage v1.0IsometricActiveLinkBCROctober, 2024
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Puro Standard - Geologically Stored Carbon Edition 2024 v1PuroActiveLinkDACCS, BECCSClimeworks, CarbfixJune, 2024
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Wastewater Alkalinity Enhancement v1.0IsometricUnder Public ConsultationLinkOther, OAECREW CarboonNovember, 2024
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Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage RIV-ENGY-02-PYGAS V1RiverseActiveLinkBiCRSTerrawattSeptember, 2023
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Open System Ex-situ Mineralization v1.1IsometricUnder Public ConsultationLinkEx-situ MineralizationArcaDecember, 2024
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Ocean Storage of Biomass Methodology for CO2 Removal Edition 2025 v.1PuroUnder Public ConsultationLink
Marine Biomass Sinking
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Direct Air Capture and Ocean Storage
Methodology for CO2 Removal 2025 v. 0.95
PuroUnder Public ConsultationLinkOther (Electro-mCDR)EquaticJanuary, 2025
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Preliminary Draft Federal Offset Protocol: Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological StorageGovernment of CanadaUnder Public ConsultationLinkDACCSJanuary, 2025
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