I-TRACK Foundation launches code for biogas and biomethane certificates
In the Netherlands, I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane. The new (I-TRACK(G)) certificates will be issued and tracked in registries operated by Instituto Totum and Evident (now part of Xpansiv).
The I-TRACK(G) Code was developed in alignment with the I-TRACK Foundation’s International Attribute Tracking Standard (Standard), supporting a fact-based, ex-post and technology-agnostic approach to attribute tracking. It provides a consistent framework for market participants to document and transfer renewable gas attributes and to support credible usage claims, subject to applicable claim guidance and regulatory requirements.
The new Product Code was developed by a consortium formed by Evident Group (UK) and Instituto Totum (Brazil), following a public consultation by the I-TRACK Foundation and initial implementation in Brazil, where the approach was tested through Instituto Totum’s GAS-REC®.
Key features of I-TRACK(G) Code include:
· Defined rules for the certificate lifecycle (issuance, transfer and redemption) for biogas and biomethane attributes.
· Plain-language labels to indicate whether a certificate aligns with selected sustainability requirements, chain-of-custody approaches, and regulatory contexts—helping market participants more easily interpret how certificates may be used to support specific claims.
Interoperability with other I-TRACK Product Codes, including I-REC(E) for renewable electricity and I-TRACK(HX) for hydrogen. This supports consistent attribute management across energy carriers and can reduce duplication for participants active in multiple markets.
Category: Fuels
