Written question asked by Kieran Mullan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Geothermal Power: Economic Growth
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of deep geothermal energy on economic growth in coastal and post industrial communities.
- Answer
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In 2023, the Department co-funded a study with the Northeast Local Enterprise Partnership on the UK’s deep geothermal potential. This outlines the opportunities and benefits of deep Geothermal energy in the UK, including how it can aid with the North Sea transition and levelling up on the North-East coast.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 121435
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Coastal areas Economic growth Geothermal power
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- 2026-03-25 17:22:04 +0000
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