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

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for Waste to Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (WECCS) projects to minimise the need for government support through the generation of Greenhouse Gas Removals.

Answer

The Government recognises that Waste to Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage projects have the potential to generate revenues from Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs), reducing the level of government support required.

Energy from Waste projects can be supported by government through the Waste Industrial Carbon Capture Business Model, which accounts for potential revenue from Greenhouse Gas Removals generated by capturing the biogenic CO₂ from their waste feedstock.

If a supported project generates GGRs, 90% of the value of the credits sold is deducted from the subsidy payments to the project. This structure ensures that these revenues reduce the level of government support provided.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL1413
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Carbon capture and storage Electricity generation Government assistance Waste disposal Greenhouse gas emissions
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Carbon Capture and Storage

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