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CNX Resources Corporation’s 45Z Breakthrough: Methane Capture Opens A New Revenue Stream!

CNX Resources reported its second quarter results with a continued focus on executing its capital allocation strategy amid a varying macroeconomic environment. The company highlighted a favorable update regarding the monetization of its 45Z credits, which include methane capture and environmental attributes associated with its operations. Confirmation that methane streams captured early in 2025 qualified for credits led CNX to increase its cash flow expectations for the current year. Additionally, adjustments in carbon intensity calculations by the Treasury’s GREET model boosted the anticipated annual credit monetization to approximately $40 million starting in 2027. Combining these credits with other environmental attributes, the company projects a total run rate of about $90 million annually moving forward. The timing of the Treasury’s finalized guidance is expected later this year, providing further clarity on these projections.