Mine methane capture credits now second-largest offset category in California

Published 23:05 on April 8, 2026 / Last updated at 23:05 on April 8, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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California issued some 100,000 offsets in the last two weeks to mine methane capture (MMC) projects, overtaking total ozone depleting substance offsets (ODS) issued by the state, according to data published on Wednesday.
California issued some 100,000 offsets in the last two weeks to mine methane capture (MMC) projects, overtaking total ozone depleting substance offsets (ODS) issued by the state, according to data published on Wednesday.


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