HyNet
Lords · Question HL1415 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Jones of Penybont
To ask His Majesty's Government what process is in place to redesignate ‘Standby’ HyNet projects to ‘Priority’ following the publication of the HyNet expansion: project negotiation list in August 2025.
Answer
Answered by Lord Whitehead, 13 Jul 2026
The Government supports deployment of CCUS across the UK, including in Wales. The Heidelberg Materials North-Wales Padeswood project is in construction and currently expected to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually once operational. The HyNet Clus...