Russia has approved new operating procedures for carbon unit reservation accounts within its national registry, effective from 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2033. The resolution mandates that a portion of carbon units issued for vulnerable activities, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), must transfer to a dedicated reservation account. These reserved units cannot be sold and are only released into circulation upon verified reports of sustained project performance. This mechanism aims to safeguard against accidental re-emissions and align Russia's domestic carbon credit framework with international standards, particularly for CORSIA participation. The national carbon registry, operated by JSC Kontur, currently has approximately 37.66 million standard carbon units and 535,200 compliance units in circulation.
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