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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Carbon Capture and Storage

Tuesday 12 November 2024 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government announced 21.7 billion over 25 years to support carbon capture, utilisation and storage industry.
  • Minister committed to track 2 projects including Acorn, highlighting the industry's need for long-term certainty.
  • Government aims to help scale up carbon capture technology in the North Sea to lead internationally in clean power.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) Hackney South and Shoreditch
Climate
Context

The MP is concerned about the progress of carbon capture and storage projects.

Question

What recent steps has the Department taken to support carbon capture and storage?

Answer from Sarah Jones

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 Seamus Logan SNP Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Energy
Context

The MP is highlighting the significant role Acorn could play in achieving net zero goals, especially for his constituency.

Question

Can the Minister accelerate the decision-making on the Acorn project and will she commit to funding in 2025?

Answer from Sarah Jones

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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Not addressed: Commitment to funding Acorn project specifically in 2025

How: Under Review, Further Announcements

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Q3 Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) Hackney South and Shoreditch
Climate Energy
Context

The MP is concerned about previous failures of carbon capture projects despite significant taxpayer investment.

Question

What precisely are the Government going to do to ensure that this project delivers?

Answer from Sarah Jones

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.

Not addressed: Specific measures for success

How: Lead On Internationally

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