Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 2 April 2025.
Michael Wheeler
Labour, Worsley and Eccles
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department is taking steps to integrate hydrogen into the National Grid.
Sarah Jones
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Blending low carbon hydrogen into the existing gas networks may have value, in certain circumstances, to support the early development of the hydrogen economy and the wider energy system.
The Government remains committed to assessing the case for hydrogen blending into the gas transmission network. This work aims to gather evidence on the feasibility, costs and benefits of hydrogen blending.
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