North Sea Oil and Gas Licences Economic Growth 2025-04-23
2025-04-23
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The question addresses the ongoing debate about transitioning from oil and gas to cleaner energy sources, focusing on the importance of supporting new technologies such as hydrogen. It references a specific project in Livingston that has been shortlisted for UK Government support.
The Secretary of State rightly outlines how important the oil and gas sector is to Scotland, and to the workers and businesses that rely on it, but if we are to have a truly just transition, we need to invest in new technologies such as hydrogen. Will he, therefore, join me in welcoming the shortlisting of the Selms Muir hydrogen project in Livingston for UK Government support, and outline how that will benefit my constituency?
On 7 April, the UK Government announced that eight Scottish projects had been shortlisted for the next stage of the hydrogen allocation round 2 process. My ministerial colleagues and I look forward to working with industry to deliver our vision for a thriving low-carbon, hydrogen economy in the UK. I commend my hon. Friend on the work he has done in pushing forward the project in his constituency.
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