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Proceeding contribution from Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. It occurred during Opposition day on Energy Security.


Energy Security

It does not matter where the gas comes from—whether it is through the Langeled pipeline or from the North sea—as long as we get it. The question that I would pose to the Secretary of State is as follows. The Government have rightly introduced targets to reduce CO2 emissions, but if we are to achieve them by 2030 or 2050, we will need to start carbon capture and storage for gas. May I therefore invite him to ensure that the legislation that is going through the House which deals with carbon capture and storage for coal gives the option to consider demonstration projects for gas as well? It seems a waste of time to delay that now. Let us catch up, get ahead and ensure that gas is included.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
503 c769 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Coal fired power stations Electricity generation Energy supply Fuels Natural gas Nuclear power stations Prices Security Storage Renewable energy Fossil fuelled power stations
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk