Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage

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Questions whether the CCUS projects have been scaled back due to reduced funding, updates on track 2 clusters Acorn and Viking, discusses job risks in industries like Grangemouth, Port Talbot, and Scunthorpe under Labour’s net zero plans, raises concerns about increased global emissions from importing energy.

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The MP thanked the Secretary of State for his statement and expressed disappointment at his lack of recognition of the previous government's work... She also questioned the scaling back of projects, absence of track 2 clusters in the announcement, and the impact of net zero plans on British industry and jobs.

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Unlike the shadow Secretary of State, I am very pleased that the Secretary of State has announced jobs in Teesside... How long does he think we will need this technology for the abatement of heavy industry, and how long does he think we will need it for hydrogen production and production from gas?

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Thanked the Secretary of State for his statement and emphasised the importance of supporting British industries in cutting carbon emissions. Criticised the Conservative Government's roll-back from climate pledges, failure to invest properly in renewable energy, and leaving households vulnerable to fuel poverty due to insufficient progress on decarbonisation. Called for clear and transparent path to delivery for CCS projects.

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Asked if CCUS would be used only for heavy industries and green hydrogen production to keep domestic fuel bills low, warning against hype around blue hydrogen.

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Asked about advancing announcements for projects in the Humber area, which produces the most emissions in the country, and mentioned £15 billion-worth of private investment ready.

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Asked for commitment to bold Government action to retain jobs at the Grangemouth refinery workers facing redundancies.

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Asked about safe methods of transporting liquefied CO2 by sea for carbon capture projects, citing the case of ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery project.

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Welcomed the announcement, highlighted its potential for re-industrialisation of regions and creation of well-paid jobs. Asked about world-leading research and innovation alongside deployment.

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Asked about bringing forward the Acorn project as quickly as possible, citing its importance for Scotland and skills in oil engineering.

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I thank the Secretary of State for his statement today. Could he say a bit more about how this important project will sit alongside other investments in green energy as we move towards the 2030 and 2050 targets? Could he also explain more about the potential for job creation across the country in a wide range of industries and regions?

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I am pleased that there is an announcement on the funding of blue hydrogen at Ellesmere Port, but what about Bacton? What are the Secretary of State’s plans to support blue hydrogen projects at Bacton, which would be ideally suited for the southern North sea? Also, having looked at the numbers, could he please confirm that it is still Government policy that we should capture and store between 20 and 30 megatons of CO2 by 2030?

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May I put on record my thanks to the Secretary of State and his wider team for investing in my part of the country? This marks a huge vote of confidence in our local industry leaders and workforce, and does he agree that this carbon capture project will create exciting, skilled jobs and opportunities for people in Darlington and the Tees valley?

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The Secretary of State says he is absolutely committed to the Acorn project. Well, the way to show that would be to fund it, because yet again the UK Government have failed to announce funding for carbon capture utilisation and storage projects in Scotland. This is a disaster economically, industrially and environmentally. When will we see investment from Westminster into the north-east of Scotland to support the Acorn project?

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I welcome my right hon. Friend’s announcement of major investment in carbon capture in industrial heartlands, including Merseyside. Can the Secretary of State provide details and meet me to discuss how Knowsley will benefit from this scheme?

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Waste incinerators release a tonne of CO2 for every tonne of waste incinerated and their environmental value is questionable unless carbon capture is attached. Will the Secretary of State commit to significantly scaling up carbon capture for energy from waste plants?

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Given the dithering of the Conservative party, we had become increasingly anxious that the final investment decisions would not be aligned. So that we can use this precious investment, will my right hon. Friend meet hon. Members from across the Tees valley to discuss how we can secure the well-paid jobs, apprenticeships and training that we need?

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Given the Chancellor’s rhetoric, it is perhaps a little surprising that the Government have managed to magic £22 billion for this. Does he share my concern that we will reduce the drive to decarbonise industries?

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I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. Does he agree that carbon capture is about not just net zero or boosting cluster areas, but boosting jobs, skills and futures in the supply chain?

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The vast majority of carbon capture and storage pilot and demonstration projects have been cancelled or put on hold. I am concerned that the Government are putting so much money—£22 billion—into an unproven technology. Will the Secretary of State rule out investing any of this £22 billion in new fossil fuels?

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Welcomes the Government’s announcement on track 1 projects, but questions about decarbonisation of sites in Wales without pipeline CO2 transport solutions.

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Critiques the £27 billion investment as ineffective and questions its environmental impact, citing examples of carbon-intensive practices.

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Supports the Government's recent actions against climate denialism, urging a comprehensive approach to achieving net zero.

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Asks about steps to ensure industries invest in reducing emissions despite incentives that might encourage business as usual.

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Queries if industrial strategy and renewables will be UK-wide, especially in Cornwall.

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Welcomes decarbonisation efforts but questions whether full lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are reviewed for projects.

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Highlights the delay in previous commitments to CCUS projects by the last government.

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Questions how private investment will continue given policies to close down North Sea oil and gas.

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Questions the allocation of funds towards risky technology while failing to support pensioners.

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Requests a timescale for progress on the Acorn project, noting it is a track 2 project.

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Welcomed the Secretary of State’s statement but asked if natural carbon capture methods, such as anaerobic digestion plants ducting CO2 into greenhouses to enhance food security, would be included in the CCUS project.

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Welcomed the statement on carbon capture, emphasised the requirement for every penny spent to bring an achievement, and questioned how the Secretary of State would ensure involvement of each region in the UK, particularly Northern Ireland.