Carbon offtake agreements reached approximately €12.25 billion in value in 2025, significantly exceeding the €1.04 billion value of spot market retirements, according to Regreener. These long-term contracts, typically spanning 5 to 15 years, secure future credit supply and price certainty for buyers, while providing project developers with the revenue commitment needed for financing. This procurement method has shifted from niche to mainstream, with buyers like Microsoft utilising them to secure durable carbon removal credits. Offtakes contrast with spot purchases, which offer immediate delivery but expose buyers to price volatility and scarcity in a rising market for high-quality credits.
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