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Recommendation 12
12
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.
Paragraph Reference:
63
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We agree with the importance of EN-5 reflecting the work of the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR) and have updated the NPS to reflect the work undertaken under the OTNR and particularly the need for transmission to be more co-ordinated. This includes co-ordination of offshore-onshore transmission and with the wider onshore network. Draft EN-5 has been updated to reflect the work of all of the OTNR’s workstreams and particularly the short and medium term workstreams known as ‘Early Opportunities’ and ‘Pathway to 2030’ respectively. We have also included a specific reference to the Holistic Network Design prepared by National Grid Electricity System Operator under the OTNR and published in July 2022. These updates were part of our BESS commitments As the OTNR’s work is continuing it is possible that further planning policy guidance may be needed to reflect additional outcomes in due course. The approach being proposed should ensure the OTNR will not in any way delay the publication of the revised NPS and is as up to date and future proofed as possible. Furthermore, following publication of BESS, we are now consulting on a new policy presumption known as an CNP for offshore wind, which includes supporting onshore and offshore network infrastructure, and related network reinforcements.