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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-008731"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "USEG"
cik: "0000101594"
company_name: "US ENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:48:40.855099+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# U.S. Energy Corp. reaches FID to build Big Sky Carbon Hub; targets commercial ops Q1 2027

## Summary
- Facility designed for 8.0 MMcf/d inlet, targeting ~12 MMcf helium and ~125K metric tons CO₂ per year.
- Secured fixed-scope EPC contract with CANUSA EPC; capital spending has commenced.
- Expects ~$85/metric ton Section 45Q tax credits, supporting ~$130M Phase 1 tax credit value.
- Gathering pipeline installation spring 2026; commissioning Q3 2026; first sales Q1 2027.
- Three existing wells provide initial supply; advanced negotiations for long-term helium offtake.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-008731
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: USEG
- cik: 0000101594
- company_name: US ENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101594/000143774926008731/0001437749-26-008731-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101594/000143774926008731/useg20260317_8k.htm

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