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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update to reference to the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard in regulations

29 January 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Andrew Bowie Con West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard version 3 has been published.
  • The update aims to align with technological advancements and provide clear requirements.
  • Details of the new version are available at a government-provided link.

Issue summary

The statement updates Parliament on the publication of version 3 of the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard, which will be used for assessing eligibility under the Regulations.

Action requested

The update to the standard aligns with ongoing technological developments and provides clarity and consistency in requirements. The specific details of the new version are available at the provided government link.

Key facts

  • The UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard, version 3 was published on December 13, 2023.
  • Version 3 includes 'Gas Splitting Producing Solid Carbon' as a hydrogen production pathway within scope of the standard.
  • The Regulations were laid in draft on November 8, 2023 and came into force on December 20, 2023.
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