Reps. Carol Miller, Morgan Griffith, Mike Kelly, and Randy Feenstra Visited WGCI Member CNX’s Southwest Virginia Methane Capture Facility—One of the Few Operating in the U.S.

A new video released today highlights the recent visit of Reps. Carol Miller and Randy Feenstra of the Ways and Means Supply Chain Tax Team, as well as Reps. Morgan Griffith and Mike Kelly, to a ​​mine methane capture facility in Tazewell County, Virginia, hosted by WGCI member CNX.

“Last month’s visit from Reps. Miller, Feenstra, Griffith, and Kelly was an extraordinary opportunity to showcase one of the few mines operating methane capture technology, the benefits of the technology for communities, and the reasons we need lawmakers’ continued support to expand investments in and deployment of methane capture operations,” said Mike Moore, Executive Director of the WGCI. “Mine methane capture technology is a largely untapped energy resource that can significantly contribute to meeting the growing electricity demands in the U.S., and it’s time we work to utilize this resource to its full potential.”

The WGCI’s new video can be viewed on our website HERE.

Methane emissions from active and abandoned mines account for around 8% of total U.S. methane emissions annually, but less than 2% of active mines in the U.S. are working to capture and use waste methane. Capturing mine methane will help reduce the methane emitted to the atmosphere from active underground mines, which, according to the EPA, amounted to 33 million tons CO2e100 of methane.

About WGCI

The WGCI represents leading American energy industry partners, NGOs, and experts who are committed to recognizing the economic benefits and environmental impact of a strong mine methane capture industry. Visit wastegascapture.com and follow @WGCInitiative on X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn for more information.

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