Hydrogen Sector North-west England 2023-02-28
2023-02-28
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Q1
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The north-west is exploring hydrogen projects and initiatives.
What steps his Department is taking to support the development of the hydrogen sector in the north-west. The Government are supporting hydrogen projects around the country, including HyNet North West.
The Government are supporting hydrogen projects with £240 million net zero hydrogen fund and through hydrogen production business model. HyNet North West is included in track 1 cluster.
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A major aluminium can recycling plant in Warrington South is transitioning to hydrogen and participating in the HyNet carbon capture programme.
What Government support is available for industrial manufacturers like Novelis to reduce their emissions? The plant in Warrington South aims to transition its furnaces to hydrogen.
The Government offer the £170 million industrial decarbonisation challenge, £350 million industrial energy transformation fund, £26 million industrial hydrogen accelerator and £55 million industrial fuel switching competition to support such transitions.
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Hydrogen has potential for reducing emissions and supporting clean, green future.
Are the Government taking hydrogen seriously enough in the north-west and other regions? Hydrogen filling stations have been built across the UK. What is being done to work with universities on hydrogen energy development?
The Government take hydrogen seriously, working with BP, Equinor, Scottish Power, Octopus, RES and research institutions across the country to maximise hydrogen potential.
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