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Here we report a new selective and efficient catalytic system for magnetically induced catalytic CO2 methanation composed of an abundant iron-based heating agent, namely a commercial iron wool, combined with supported Nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) as catalysts. The effect of metal oxide support was evaluated by preparing different 10wt% Ni catalyst (TiO2, ZrO2, CeO2, and CeZrO2) via organometallic decomposition route. As prepared catalysts were thoroughly characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, elemental analysis, vibrating sample magnetometer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques. High conversion and selectivity toward methane were observed at mid-temperature range, hence, improving energy efficiency of the process with respect to the previous results under magnetic heating conditions. To gain further insight into the catalytic system, the effects of the synthesis method and of 0.5wt% Ru doping were evaluated. Finally, the dynamic nature of magnetically induced heating was demonstrated through fast stop-and-go experiments, proving the suitability of this technology for the storage of intermittent renewable energy through P2G process.