U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol

The U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol addresses nitrous oxide (N2O) emission reductions at adipic acid production facilities.

Current Protocol Version(s) Available for Project Submittal Adoption Date Notes and Supporting Documents
U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol Version 1.0 September 30, 2020 U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol V1.0 Summary

Errata and Clarifications to U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol Version 1.0 (July 27, 2021)

Project Registration Documents

Document Description Required Phase Privilege
Adipic Acid Production Project Submittal Form A proposal to undertake an adipic acid production project. Project Submittal Public
Project System Diagram Diagram of the adipic acid plant showing where the project is located within the adipic acid plant. Verification Private
Adipic Acid Production Project Data Report The purpose of this document is to assist project developers in identifying high areas of risk, highlight important aspects of the protocol, and facilitate verification. Verification Private

Protocol Development

The protocol development process for the U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol involved a multi-stakeholder workgroup, public comment period, and responses to public comments. For more information, please visit:

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