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Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Hydrogen: Production

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increased geological hydrogen production in the UK.

Answer

DESNZ commissioned research from the British Geological Survey to understand the potential for natural hydrogen reserves in the UK. This research was published in 2025 and provides a high level, national scale geological map-based assessment of the UK, identifying areas more and less likely to contain natural hydrogen resources. We are considering further research to build our understanding.

The department is also actively monitoring developments in other countries via our membership of the IEA’s Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme. Our teams liaise regularly with academics and experts to make sure the government is well-sighted on emerging technologies, evidence and activities in the UK and internationally.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28259
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Production Hydrogen
Link
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