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AL SB174
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Albritton
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AI Summary
- State Oil and Gas Board authorized to regulate alternative energy wells and facilities, including geothermal energy, underground hydropower, and energy storage operations
- Existing oil and gas wells and infrastructure may be converted to alternative energy facilities with board approval after public hearing
- Facility operators must obtain consent from owners of at least 66⅔% of alternative energy resources; board may order amalgamation of nonconsenting owners' interests with equitable compensation
- Operations within Blue Creek or Mary Lee coal seams in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, or Walker Counties, or within 10 miles of any coal mine, require written consent from coal mine operators and mineral owners
- Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources authorized to lease state lands for energy sources including geothermal, solar, and hydropower generation, capture, storage, and transmission
Legislative Description
Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded
Conservation & Natural Resources
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government2/3/2026
Transportation and Energy1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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