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Written question asked by Andrew Percy (Conservative) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It was answered by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Power Stations: Biofuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department is taking steps to transition biomass powers stations which have a generating capacity of under 100MW to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

Answer

Plants of below 100MW may be eligible to apply for the Greenhouse Gas Removals Business Model, which will provide revenue support for negative emissions.

The Government is also currently consulting on potential support for large scale biomass power stations (100MW and above) to help facilitate the transition to power bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. Larger scale generation should provide the greatest immediate benefits from both a decarbonisation and energy security perspective. Nevertheless, we welcome responses on the eligibility criteria proposed in the consultation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13987
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Biofuels Carbon capture and storage Power stations
Link
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