Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 115272

Carbon Capture and Storage: Derbyshire and Staffordshire

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

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

Michael Shanks

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...

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