June 16, 2025
Re: Fueling America’s Future: Why Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Are Cornerstones of U.S. Energy Strength
Dear Members of the United States Senate:
As leaders committed to strengthening America’s energy future, we believe the United States must continue to invest in the innovations that keep our country secure, prosperous, and globally competitive. Chief among those technologies are hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), two game-changing tools that are advancing economic growth, safeguarding energy independence, and expanding American jobs.
The federal 45V and 45Q tax credits are the backbone of these advancements. These commonsense policies are unlocking private-sector investment in next-generation hydrogen and CCS projects, helping businesses deploy cutting-edge energy technologies without bloated government mandates or overreach.
Across the country, we’re seeing real results. The Department of Energy’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub program is already catalyzing growth in states like Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The U.S. is now producing roughly 14% of global hydrogen, and by 2030, America’s hydrogen sector could generate $140 billion annually and support hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs.
This isn’t just an energy story, it’s a national security story. Blue hydrogen, derived from our abundant natural gas reserves, can reduce dependence on volatile foreign markets. For example, using blue hydrogen to make fertilizers helps insulate American farmers from disruptions in countries like Russia or China, nations that currently dominate the global fertilizer trade.
Meanwhile, CCS strengthens America’s energy backbone. It helps the oil and gas sector recover hard-to-reach resources, powering job creation and economic growth. In fact, studies show that carbon capture could unlock over 900 million additional barrels of domestic oil annually, supporting nearly 800,000 jobs and generating $190 billion in GDP by 2040.
If we allow investments like 45V and 45Q to lapse, we risk falling behind adversaries who are eager to dominate the energy technologies of the future. As one expert recently put it: “If the U.S. drags its feet… it risks ceding an enormous market to international rivals.”
Now is the time to double down – not step back.
We urge Congress to preserve these investments and continue charting a course toward secure, affordable, American-led energy innovation. The future of our economy, our national security, and our place on the world stage depends on it.
Sincerely,
