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Treasury Department Expands and Extends Section 45Q Carbon Capture Safe Harbor
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have expanded and extended the Section 45Q carbon capture credit safe harbor to include use of carbon oxide as a tertiary injectant in enhanced oil or natural gas recovery projects, and to cover reporting years beyond 2025 amid EPA regulatory delays.
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You can now count more types of carbon capture projects under Section 45Q credits with less risk of losing tax benefits due to EPA reporting delays. This opens a window to secure tax advantages while EPA finalises its reporting systems.
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