HyNet: Wales
Lords · Question HL1414 · 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 assessment they have made of available network capacity for HyNet expansion as part of their ongoing project review; and how the findings of any such assessment could benefit Wales.
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...