Written questions

Hydrogen: Production

Lords · Question HL845 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Walmsley

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to lower the cost of green hydrogen production.

Answer

Answered by Lord Whitehead, 24 Jun 2026

We have published a Cost Challenge Document which advises shortlisted projects in Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 on achieving cost-competitiveness during the due diligence stage. Projects must demonstrate value for money and justify costs across key componen...