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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage

Wednesday 29 November 2023 · 2 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage is a vital component of the journey to net zero.
  • The Acorn project represents a huge opportunity for the north-east of Scotland.
  • The Minister met with the Cabinet Secretary from the Scottish Government and the leader of Falkirk Council to discuss the situation at Grangemouth.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Neale Hanvey
Climate Scotland
Context

The question follows recent discussions on the importance of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage projects in Scotland.

Question

What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Scottish Government regarding the development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Scotland?

Answer from John Lamont

Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage is a vital component of our journey to net zero. The Acorn project represents a huge opportunity for the north-east of Scotland. As would be expected for any multi-billion pound project, due diligence must now be followed.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific discussions and actions taken with the Scottish Government are not detailed.

How: Due Diligence

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Q2 Neale Hanvey
Scotland Energy
Context

The MP references the closure of Bathgate, Linwood, Methil and Irvine under Westminster rule and expresses concern over Grangemouth's fate. The question points out UK Government responsibility for carbon capture funding.

Question

Under Westminster rule, Bathgate, Linwood, Methil and Irvine are all no more. Grangemouth now risks being added to that sorry list, and with it the hope of its developing carbon technologies. The Minister is quick to attack a Scottish Government with limited powers, but responsibility for the robbery and ruination of Scotland's energy sector, and the continued denial of substantial funding for carbon capture, rests squarely with the UK Government. What is his office doing to protect energy sector jobs and livelihoods in Scotland, and what is his Department's excuse for utterly failing the people of Scotland?

Answer from John Lamont

I had the pleasure of meeting the Cabinet Secretary from the Scottish Government this morning, together with the leader of Falkirk Council, to discuss the situation at Grangemouth. The Scottish Government and the UK Government are working together, hand in hand, to protect as many jobs as possible. The Scottish cluster is expected to include at least one project located in Grangemouth, which is welcome news.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific actions taken to protect jobs and the Department's excuse for failing to support carbon capture funding are not provided.

How: Working Together, Welcome News

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