Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 116564

Natural Gas: Hydrogen

Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National PartyMoray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what consideration he has made of the potential merits of blending up to 20% of hydrogen by volume into existing GB gas networks.

Answer

Michael Shanks
We are building the evidence base to determine if blending into the transmission network meets the required safety standards, is technically feasible, economic, and supports government’s broader strategic and net zero ambitions. This consultation will hel...

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