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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Hydrogen Sector: North-west England

Tuesday 28 February 2023 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • The Government are supporting hydrogen projects around the country, including HyNet North West, with 240 million net zero hydrogen fund.
  • The Government offer multiple funding streams for industrial manufacturers to reduce emissions, such as the 170 million industrial decarbonisation challenge and the 350 million industrial energy transformation fund.
  • The Government are collaborating with various companies and research institutions across the country to develop hydrogen energy, indicating a serious approach to hydrogen technology.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andy Carter
Climate Energy
Context

The north-west is exploring hydrogen projects and initiatives.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Bowie

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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Q2 Andy Carter
Climate Energy
Context

A major aluminium can recycling plant in Warrington South is transitioning to hydrogen and participating in the HyNet carbon capture programme.

Question

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.

Answer from Andrew Bowie

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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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Science & Technology Energy
Context

Hydrogen has potential for reducing emissions and supporting clean, green future.

Question

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?

Answer from Andrew Bowie

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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