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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Carbon Capture and Storage

Wednesday 29 June 2022 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government supported Scottish CCUS projects through the industrial decarbonisation challenge fund
  • Regular meetings are held with project developers and stakeholders regarding CCUS in Scotland
  • No specific impact estimate is provided for the independence referendum on CCUS investment in Scotland

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fleur Anderson Lab Putney
Climate Scotland
Context

The government's support for carbon capture and utilisation and storage projects in Scotland is under scrutiny.

Question

What recent steps have been taken with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to support carbon capture and storage in Scotland? The Government supported Scottish CCUS projects through the industrial decarbonisation challenge fund. Regular meetings occur with project developers and stakeholders.

Answer from Greg Hands

The Government recognise the importance of Scotland for CCUS goals. Support has been given through the industrial decarbonisation challenge fund, and regular meetings are held with project developers and stakeholders.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific recent steps or actions taken by the government to support carbon capture and storage projects in Scotland beyond mentioning the existing fund and meetings.

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Q2 Fleur Anderson Lab Putney
Climate Scotland
Context

Nicola Sturgeon has re-announced her plans for a second Scottish independence referendum, potentially impacting environmental and economic initiatives.

Question

Has the Department estimated what impact a divisive referendum would have on investment in carbon capture and storage in Scotland? Action on environment issues may take a back seat due to constitutional division.

Answer from Greg Hands

The hon. Member's sentiments are agreed with, but no specific impact estimate is provided for the independence referendum on CCUS investment in Scotland.

Not addressed: Did not address the impact of an independence referendum on carbon capture and storage investment; instead commented negatively on SNP energy policy and nuclear stance.

How: Discussing Snp'S Anti-Nuclear Stance, Questioning Snp'S Future Energy Sources

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Q3 Jacob Young
Scotland Energy Business & Trade
Context

The production of blue hydrogen through carbon capture is critical for achieving the government's hydrogen target by 2030.

Question

What opportunities does the Minister see for the potential of the hydrogen economy in Scotland, Teesside and the rest of the UK? Carbon capture and storage is essential for producing blue hydrogen to meet the 2030 target.

Answer from Greg Hands

The Minister sees opportunities across the UK, particularly in Teesside, Scotland and other parts of England and Wales. The hydrogen economy is seen as crucial for levelling up and maintaining the Union.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide detailed opportunities or specifics about potential developments within Scotland and Teesside; instead gave a broad overview of UK-wide efforts.

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