Carbon Capture and Storage 2024-11-12
2024-11-12
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the progress of carbon capture and storage projects.
What recent steps has the Department taken to support carbon capture and storage?
On 4 October, the Government announced £21.7 billion over the next 25 years to launch the UK's carbon capture, utilisation and storage industry. We will provide further details on the next steps for CCUS, including track 2 projects such as Acorn, in the coming months.
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Q2
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The MP is highlighting the significant role Acorn could play in achieving net zero goals, especially for his constituency.
Can the Minister accelerate the decision-making on the Acorn project and will she commit to funding in 2025?
We are committed to track 2, and I recognise the huge advantages of Acorn that the hon. Gentleman has highlighted. Our record £21.7 billion investment demonstrates our long-term commitment and gives industry the certainty it needs. We understand that people want clarity, and we will be making further announcements in the coming months.
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The MP is concerned about previous failures of carbon capture projects despite significant taxpayer investment.
What precisely are the Government going to do to ensure that this project delivers?
We realise that CCUS is an emerging industry, but it is also one that we can lead on internationally, thanks to the unique geography of the North sea. We will do all we can to help industry scale up in this technology, which we believe will play a crucial role in our mission towards clean power.
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