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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

05 March 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

Energy

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statutory deadline for a decision on the Viking CCS Pipeline application is extended from 5 March 2025 to 5 June 2025.
  • The extension allows time to request further information from the applicant.
  • The extension does not affect the final decision on granting or refusing development consent.

Issue summary

This statement addresses an extension of the statutory deadline for a decision on the Viking CCS Pipeline application under the Planning Act 2008.

Action requested

I have decided to extend the original deadline from 5 March 2025 to 5 June 2025 to allow time to request further information. This is without prejudice to the final decision on granting or refusing development consent.

Key facts

  • The application for development consent was made by Chrysaor Production (UK) Limited.
  • The original statutory deadline was set for 5 March 2025 under section 107(1) of the Planning Act 2008.
  • A new deadline has been set for 5 June 2025.
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