Regulatory Framework for Developing Gas Resources in Minnesota

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Gas resources in Minnesota?

Minnesota has untapped and unexplored potential for both geologic hydrogen and helium resources. With no history of gas production in the state, Minnesota needs a framework that would regulate these emergent industries to properly protect natural resources and human health, develop a fair royalty structure on state-managed lands and ensure the conservation of the state’s natural resources.

What is GTAC?

In May 2024 the Minnesota Legislature directed the formation of a Gas Resources Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC). Representatives from the following state agencies are part of the Advisory Committee

  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
  • Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR)
  • Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
  • Environmental Quality Board (EQB)

GTAC focuses on developing a framework for consideration of permit applications for development of gas resources.

a hydrogen drilling rig
worker on a hydrogen drilling rig

What are we doing now?

GTAC invites interested members of the public to attend two public meetings to find out more about this topic. The meetings will take place during a public input period on draft recommendations and draft statutory language that runs from December 2 – 23. The first in-person public meeting is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Giants Ridge Main Chalet, 6325 Wynne Creek Dr, Biwabik, MN 55708. The second in-person public meeting is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121. After consideration of all public input as well as input from Tribal Governments, GTAC will finalize the recommendations and draft legislative language and submit a report to the legislature by January 15, 2025.

Project timeline

See a simple timeline of how the 24-month expedited rulemaking process is taking place at the same time that GTAC is working to support the permitting of gas production projects under a temporary framework.

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project timeline