What does Preamble of Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act do?

This bill proposes to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The stated purpose of the bill is to establish the mine methane capture incentive credit.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act.

What does MINE METHANE CAPTURE INCENTIVE CREDIT. of Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act do?

This section amends Section 45Q(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a new incentive credit for methane capture. The credit applies to qualified methane captured from mining activities, including underground, abandoned, and surface mines. To qualify, methane capture equipment construction must begin before January 1, 2036, and the facility must capture at least 2,500 metric tons of CO2e methane annually. Captured methane can be used for energy production (heat or other energy) or injected into pipelines meeting specific integrity guidelines. The definition of 'qualified facility' includes boreholes, wells, or vent shafts at mining facilities. The amendments specify changes to subsections (b)(2)(A)(ii), (f)(1), (h), and (i)(1) to reflect the methane capture incentive. The amendments apply to qualified methane captured after December 31, 2024.

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Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

Last updated: 7/16/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Mark Warner (D-VA)

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This bill establishes a new federal tax credit for methane captured from mining operations, including underground, abandoned, and surface mines.
To qualify for the credit, methane capture equipment must be constructed before 2036 and facilities must capture at least 2,500 metric tons of CO2e methane annually.
Captured methane can be used for energy production or injected into pipelines, with the credit applying to methane captured after December 31, 2024.

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