Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 51507

Geothermal Power

Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

James Naish

Labour — Rushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to develop risk mitigation schemes for early-stage deep geothermal heat and power projects in line with international best practice.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government recognises that risk mitigation schemes have helped develop the geothermal industry in some parts of Europe. It is considered premature to introduce a dedicated risk mitigation scheme at this time, given the current stage of development in ...
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