CNX Resources has announced plans to build a $1.5 billion hydrogen-based fuel facility at Pittsburgh’s airport, contingent on whether coal mine methane qualifies for tax credits under President Biden's climate plan. The facility, supported by local labor unions and Pennsylvania officials like U.S. Senator Bob Casey, aims to convert methane from coal mines and natural gas into airline fuel, potentially covering nearly all jet fuel needs at the airport. This project, which aligns with efforts to decarbonize aviation, faces opposition from climate change activists who argue that using fossil fuel-derived hydrogen contradicts the goals of reducing fossil fuel reliance. The Treasury Department's final rule on tax credits will be crucial for the project’s viability, as it may define eligible hydrogen production methods, including those using coal mine methane.
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