Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 7486

Carbon Capture and Storage: Finance

Tabled: 7 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024

Question

Clive Lewis

LabourNorwich South

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish the evidential basis informing the decision to fund carbon capture, usage and storage clusters announced on 4 October 2024.

Answer

Sarah Jones
The Department plans to release the Full Business Cases (FBCs) for the two clusters next year, in line with the requirements for programmes in the Government Major Projects Portfolio.