Written questions

Hydrogen: Production

Commons · Question 2806 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Martin Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of meeting the 6GW green hydrogen production target by using local electrolysis; and if he will make an assessment of the potential

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 9 Sep 2024

Government supports multiple hydrogen production pathways that meet our Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and funding eligibility criteria. These are reviewed regularly. The Energy Act 2023 enables support for hydrogen production via Government funding or a le...