is amended to read as follows: (4) Selection priorities (A) In general In determining which qualifying gasification projects, other than projects using qualified methane conversion technology, to certify under this section, the Secretary shall— (i) give highest priority to projects with the greatest separation and sequestration percentage of total carbon dioxide emissions, and (ii) give high priority to applicant participants who have a research partnership with an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 529(e)(5)). (B) Chemicals projects using qualified methane conversion technology In determining which qualifying gasification projects that produce chemicals using qualified methane conversion technology to certify under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to projects involving a production process that has significant environmental benefits over the production of the same chemical from petroleum products. . (b) Inclusion of qualified methane conversion technology in alternative fuel credit Paragraph (2) of section 6426(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (G) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) liquid fuel produced through qualified methane conversion technology (as defined in section 48B(c)(9)(A)) at a facility the construction of which begins before October 1, 2027. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.