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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Technology: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support his Department provides for research into green technologies, including carbon capture and hydrogen energy.

Answer

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has provided £1.3bn green technology funding through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio 2021-2025, including funding for hydrogen and CCUS, as well as supporting deployment through the Hydrogen Production Business Model, and CCUS business models. The Department is also delivering research on the potential for natural hydrogen generation and scoping new research programmes to develop the evidence base on green technologies.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funds research into hydrogen and CCUS technologies, including through the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre and research council hydrogen hubs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8043
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Environment protection Technology
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk