Insight

An Upstream Guide to the US House’s version of Build Back Better

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On November 19th, the United States House of Representatives passed their version of the much-discussed Build Back Better act. The final version of the act is currently being fought over in the Senate and has many provisions specifically impacting energy. This insight acts as a guide and explanation to the currently proposed changes including: A new 15% alternative minimum tax An expansion of the Net Investment Income tax Harsher leasing terms and new operation fees for federal lands A methane emissions fee hitting hard at idle wells The renewal of Superfund charges for all US production

Table of contents

    • A bird’s eye view of the act
    • The majors may feel the pinch from minimum taxes based on book value
    • US investors in small companies could be hit with increased Net Investment Income Tax liability
    • New lease terms would tighten on Federal Lands
    • All federal leases would be subject to new fees and limits on flaring
    • US refineries would see the return of Superfund charges
    • Strict methane emissions standards would be put into effect
    • The final version of the act is under intense debate

Tables and charts

This report includes 5 images and tables including:

  • Projected increases in spending from Build Back Better
  • Projected increases in revenue from Build Back Better
  • Simplified example of tax basis calculations
  • Proposed new lease terms
  • Proposed new fees

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    An Upstream Guide to the US House’s version of Build Back Better

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