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HB0161
Hydrogen Severance Tax
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill proposes a new severance tax on hydrogen production in Wyoming and sets different rates based on the source of water used to produce hydrogen.
What it does
- Creates a severance tax for companies that engage in hydrogen production from underground water sources.
- Sets a tax rate of 3% for hydrogen produced using by-product water and 6% for all other types of hydrogen production.
- Requires the state department to assess and value hydrogen production annually based on fair market value.
- Applies existing natural gas tax exemptions to hydrogen under this new law.
Who it affects
- Companies that produce hydrogen from underground water sources in Wyoming.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session and is marked as inactive.
- It only applies to hydrogen production starting on or after July 1, 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Severance Tax
- A tax on the extraction or production of natural resources, like oil and gas, before they leave the ground.
- By-Product Water
- Water that is a secondary product from another process, such as mining operations.
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Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO