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Treasury Extends 45Q Safe Harbor, Giving Carbon Capture Projects a Clearer Path Forward
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Treasury and IRS have extended and expanded the Section 45Q tax credit safe harbor, providing greater long-term certainty for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, which are critical for reducing industrial emissions and supporting American energy and industrial sectors.
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Carbon capture project founders can now plan with more confidence thanks to extended safe harbour rules. You need to update your investment timing and financing models to capitalise on this federal backing.
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