Coal Mine Methane Collection and Combustion Offsets

CCX has developed simple, standardized rules for issuing Carbon Financial Instrument® (CFI™) contracts for coal mine methane emission offsets. CCX coal mine methane offset projects are projects which collect and/or destroy coal mine methane which would have vented to atmosphere.

Basic Specifications:

Qualifying projects may earn offsets during the years 2003 to 2010.
Offsets issued at a rate of 21 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of methane collected and destroyed.
Project owners must demonstrate clear ownership rights to the methane.
All projects must be verified by a CCX-Approved Verifier.

CCX coal mine methane offsets are issued to owners of coal mine methane collection and/or destruction systems placed into operation on or after January 1, 2003. Eligible projects may qualify for offsets for the 2003 - 2010 period. Offsets may be registered from either pre-mining or post-mining activities.

Related Documents

Chicago Climate Exchange Offset Project Protocol:
Coal Mine Methane Collection and Combustion