Carbon Capture and Storage: Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Commons · Question 115272 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by John Whitby
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of industrial carbon capture projects, such as Peak Cluster, on safeguarding domestic cement production and skilled jobs in Derbyshire and
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 3 Mar 2026
Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) is essential for fully decarbonising clinker production within the cement sector, which is critical for producing foundational materials for the UK economy. 40% of the UK’s cement and lime is produced in Derbyshir...