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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Penybont (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Carbon Capture and Storage: Wales

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how their carbon capture policy will maximise opportunities for Wales; and what assessment they have made of how facilities like Parc Adfer can (1) support cost effective decarbonisation, (2) optimise the HyNet network, and (3) ensure successful delivery of the HyNet cluster.

Answer

The Government supports deployment of CCUS across the UK, including in Wales. The Heidelberg Materials North-Wales Padeswood project is in construction and currently expected to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually once operational.

The HyNet Cluster Review Point (CRP) is underway and is considering projects from the August 2025 Project Negotiation List. The Government retains flexibility to move projects between classifications and is undertaking a holistic assessment against a range of factors, including affordability, value for money, maturity, deliverability, strategic contribution, and network capacity.

We will communicate outcomes and further CRP guidance to projects as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1412
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Carbon capture and storage Wales HyNet
Link
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