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Recommendation 12
12
Accepted
Paragraph: 63
We recommend that revised (draft) EN-4 includes explicit and precise wording on hydrogen, Carbon Capture...
Recommendation
We recommend that revised (draft) EN-4 includes explicit and precise wording on hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage and other technologies that will more clearly demonstrate how the move away from fossil fuels will be achieved. This must specifically include reference to the infrastructure required, for example for the transmission of CO2, and not just the specific types of technology used at source, such as Carbon Capture.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees with the importance of reflecting the work of the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR) and has updated the NPS to reflect the work undertaken under the OTNR. Draft EN-5 has been updated to reflect the work of all of the OTNR's workstreams. A new policy presumption known as a CNP for offshore wind is being consulted on.
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Paragraph Reference:
63
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
Draft EN-1 establishes an urgent need for hydrogen and CCS infrastructure and, in contrast to the existing EN-1, makes clear provision for new and emerging technologies. Draft EN-4 makes clear that policies and strategies are currently being developed to assist in establishing the pipelines and infrastructures that would be required to fully support the requirements for hydrogen and CCUS. As the evidence base evolves, further guidance will be provided to allow timely implementation of policy relating to low carbon hydrogen, CCUS and other infrastructure necessary for the transition to net zero. No further amendments are required to draft EN-4 at this time.
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