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U.S. Energy details integrated helium/CO2 platform; targets FID Q2 2026 and first revenue Q1 2027
US ENERGY CORP
- $22M invested to date; Big Sky Carbon Hub holds 1.3 BCF helium and 444 BCF CO2 resources.
- $92M projected Phase 1 Section 45Q tax credits at $85/tonne CO2 captured.
- Enterprise value ~$40M; trades at ~2.5x estimated 2027 EBITDA.
- Plant FID targeted Q2 2026; initial helium sales and CO2-EOR expected Q1 2027.
- Management & insiders own ~36% of shares; near-term catalysts include offtake agreement and EPA MRV approvals.