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Hydrogen Production Business Model Funding

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is developing funding mechanisms and business models to support industrial-scale hydrogen production and fuel switching, including through the Gas Shipper Obligation. The policy aims to accelerate private sector investment in clean hydrogen while managing the impact on businesses and local communities, with particular focus on hydrogen-powered aviation and industrial decarbonisation.

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2026

12 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to support the commercialisation of small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide dedicated power to industrial clusters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to support the commercialisation of small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide dedicated power to industrial clusters.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to identify alternative financing models for flexible gas generation that ensure price stability for

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to identify alternative financing models for flexible gas generation that ensure price stability for households and businesses as the grid decarbonises.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government funding of clean energy sources on businesses and local communities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government funding of clean energy sources on businesses and local communities.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken for hydrogen policy decisions on levels of private sector investme

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken for hydrogen policy decisions on levels of private sector investment in UK hydrogen projects being …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how Green Book appraisal criteria are used to assess investments in energy infrastructure in regions with high industrial and renewable

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how Green Book appraisal criteria are used to assess investments in energy infrastructure in regions with high industrial and renewable potential, including the North East.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of domestic oil and gas production policy on the UK fertiliser manufacturing sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of domestic oil and gas production policy on the UK fertiliser manufacturing sector.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the a) pharmaceutical, b) chemical and b) agricultural sectors on future availability of oil and gas de

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the a) pharmaceutical, b) chemical and b) agricultural sectors on future availability of oil and gas derived feedstocks.

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2025

6 events
9 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: UK Hydrogen Strategy and Depl… linked

Funding mechanism for the Hydrogen Production Business Model: proposed design of the Gas Shipper Obligation — consultation closed

We're seeking views on our proposed design of the Gas Shipper Obligation, a funding mechanism for the Hydrogen Production Business Model and related costs.

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16 Jan 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Gas Shipper Obligation Consultation

UIN: HCWS367 Today the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is publishing a consultation on the design of a Gas Shipper Obligation. The Government intends for the Gas Shipper Obligation to be the long-term funding mechanism for hydrogen production …

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2024

3 events
26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

We observed that, at the time of our evidence session, an announcement on a successful bidder for a hydrogen town, planned for the end of this decade, was delayed by 13 months. We asked DESNZ when an announcement could now be expected. DESNZ told us that it was considering its next steps on the hydrogen town trial and would set 48 Qq 67–68, 70, 80–82; C&AG’s Report, para 2.22; Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, UK heat networks: market overview, September 2023 49 DHH0003, Written evid...

We observed that, at the time of our evidence session, an announcement on a successful bidder for a hydrogen town, planned for the end of this decade, was delayed by 13 months. We asked DESNZ when an announcement could now …

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2023

7 events
14 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a World Leading Hydrogen Industry

UIN: HLWS122 My Rt hon Friend, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho MP), has today made the following statement.In pursuit of our hydrogen ambitions, today I am announcing the 11 electrolytic (or “green”) hydrogen …

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2 Aug 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Proposals for hydrogen transport and storage business models — outcome published

We're seeking views on hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending.

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↓ Analytical annex (53pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: minded to po… (82pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: government r… (132pp)

2022

2 events
22 Nov 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Proposals for hydrogen transport and storage business models — consultation closed

We're seeking views on hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending.

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↓ Analytical annex (53pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: minded to po… (82pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: government r… (132pp)
31 Aug 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Proposals for hydrogen transport and storage business models — consultation opened

We're seeking views on hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending.

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↓ Analytical annex (53pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: minded to po… (82pp) ↓ Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: government r… (132pp)