Category: Press Release

Following the reintroduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)–which would create a tax credit for remediated mine gas (RMG)–Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director Michael Moore issued the following statement: “Capturing and repurposing methane from active and abandoned mines is a commonsense solution that… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds Sens. Warner and Capito for Reintroducing Bill to Incentivize Mine Methane Capture

45ZCF-GREET model now includes coal mine methane (CMM) as a qualifying feedstock for the 45Z tax credit, a major step forward to incentivize CMM capture After the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement of updates to the 45ZCF-GREET model, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director Mike Moore issued the following statement: “Capturing and utilizing coal… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds Updated 45ZCF-GREET Model

As lawmakers revisit energy tax credits, Virginia Del. Will Morefield (43rd District) highlights the impacts of CMM capture in Southwest Virginia and its replicability nationwide In a RealClearEnergy op-ed, Virginia Delegate Will Morefield argues that coal mine methane (CMM) capture offers a proven model for economic growth in coal communities and calls on Congress to… Continue reading ICYMI: Virginia Delegate Makes the Case for Coal Mine Methane Capture Amid Energy Tax Debate

A new study by Chmura Economics & Analytics highlights the economic impact of the energy sector—including coal mine methane capture—in Southwest Virginia. Mike Moore, Executive Director of the Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI), issued the following statement: “The study found that coal mine methane has provided communities in Southwest Virginia with a new stream of… Continue reading New Study Highlights Economic Impact of Coal Mine Methane Capture in Southwest Virginia, Offering a Model Nationwide

Today, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director, Mike Moore, applauded Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-01) for her introduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, legislation that will allow for the capture and repurposing of mine methane, enabling the U.S. to leverage this largely untapped domestic energy resource and unleash America’s energy production. Moore… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds Miller Legislation to Expand Support for Mine Methane Capture, Unleash American Energy Production

The WGCI will continue its work to ensure waste methane is utilized to promote America’s energy security and economic opportunity In response to the U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement of its finalized rule on implementation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director Mike Moore issued the following statement: “Capturing and… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Responds to Finalized 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit Guidance

Following today’s introduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act by Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito—which focuses on capturing and repurposing mine methane emissions from active and abandoned mines to be used as an energy resource—Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director, Mike Moore, issued the following statement: “The Waste Gas… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds the Warner-Capito Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

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.… Continue reading New Video: Members of Congress Visit Virginia Methane Capture Site, Tour With WGCI Executive Director Mike Moore 

Proposed facility will advance regional and national development of hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel industries, reducing aviation sector emissions while creating thousands of jobs Today, two members of the Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI), KeyState Energy and CNX Resources Corp., announced a collaboration with Pittsburgh International Airport to bring a 70-million-gallon hydrogen/ sustainable aviation fuel… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds the Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub at Pittsburgh International Airport

Over three days of public hearings on the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed guidance on implementation of the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit, a diverse group of voices, including the Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) and its members, delivered testimony to encourage the Treasury to consider necessary policy implementation factors to ensure the successful inclusion… Continue reading ICYMI: Energy Leaders Advocate for Coal Mine Methane Pathway at Hearing on Treasury’s Proposed 45V Rule