Non-profit standards body Verra has launched a digital version of its carbon capture and storage methodology under the Verified Carbon Standard Program.

The U.S.-based organization said the framework, VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage, v1.0, is now available via its Project Hub. The methodology supports project activities involving the capture, transport and storage of carbon dioxide and is globally applicable.

The initiative is part of Verra’s multiyear digitalization effort to make the registration and verification process faster and more transparent.

The Verra Project Hub offers tools such as a Project Tracker and a Digital Project Submission Tool to automate documentation and ensure data consistency.

Verra said it now has 23 digitalized methodologies across its programs, strengthening its digital infrastructure for carbon capture projects and other climate solutions.

Modular Approach for Multiple Pathways

VM0049 adopts a modular design that allows projects to select relevant components for capture, transport or storage. Among the released modules are VMD0056 CO2 Direct Air Capture, v1.0; VMD0057 CO2 Transport for CCS Projects, v1.0 and VMD0058 CO2 Storage in Saline Aquifers and Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs, v1.0.

The modular setup gives project developers the flexibility to customize methods to their chosen technologies and operations.

Driving Project Efficiency and Carbon Credit Generation

According to Verra, the digital methodology will streamline registration, cut administrative delays and help projects generate carbon credits or the so-called verified carbon units. Each VCU represents 1 metric ton of CO2 removed or reduced from the atmosphere.

Verra said the upgrade improves transparency and reduces transaction costs. It also helps scale investment into credible emissions-reduction projects.

Implications for the Carbon Capture Market

The digitalization comes at a time when carbon capture and storage technologies are gaining global momentum. Direct air capture and industrial carbon-removal projects are seen as vital to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. By digitizing methodologies such as VM0049, Verra aims to accelerate market adoption and attract financing to verified CCS initiatives.

Meanwhile, Verra has also invited public feedback on new projects registered under its standards. Submitted comments will be published on the Verra Registry. Additional digital methodologies, including those for fuel switching and building weatherization, are now in testing.

Public comment periods opened during the week of Oct. 20. Feedback deadlines are as follows:

For stakeholders, the release of VM0049 highlights Verra’s commitment to supporting high-integrity carbon capture solutions and scaling up climate finance through transparent, technology-driven systems.

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Nirmal Menon

Nirmal Menon is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering business and technology for mainstream publications in India and abroad. In his previous role, he served as business desk editor at Arab News. He is currently the editor of ESG Times. He can be reached at nirmal.menon@esgtimes.in.