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Fourth report - The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
HC 99
Published 19 December 2022
Recommendations
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Deferred
Para 18
To meet the 2050 Net Zero target, decisions need to be urgently taken by the...
Recommendation
To meet the 2050 Net Zero target, decisions need to be urgently taken by the Government, which will help define hydrogen’s place in the UK’s overall decarbonisation strategy. These decisions should be integrated across Government, in policy areas such as …
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Government Response Summary
The Government acknowledges the need for clarity on hydrogen's role but says it's challenging to be overly prescriptive ahead of insights from pathfinder projects throughout the 2020s, as the hydrogen economy is at an early stage of development. The government intends to set out its strategic approach in an updated Hydrogen Production Strategy in early 2024.
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Deferred
Para 119
Hydrogen has an important role to play in decarbonising shipping and aviation, but parts of...
Recommendation
Hydrogen has an important role to play in decarbonising shipping and aviation, but parts of the transport industry want more clarity from Government about the intended role of hydrogen since there are significant infrastructure requirements and substantial costs that need …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the need for clarity but states it's too early to be prescriptive, preferring to gain insights from pathfinder projects throughout the 2020s before making firm decisions on the role of hydrogen.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Deferred
Para 94
Passenger battery electric vehicles for road transport have established a seemingly unassailable lead over other green alternatives, meaning that it looks likely that hydrogen will play in the near future, at most, a small part in decarbonising passenger cars.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the need for clarity but states it's too early to be prescriptive, preferring to gain insights from pathfinder projects throughout the 2020s before making firm decisions on the role of hydrogen.