The Government has announced £166 million into developing green technology such as carbon capture, greenhouse gas removal and hydrogen, while also helping find solutions to decarbonise the UK’s polluting sectors including manufacturing, steel, energy and waste.
Commenting on the news, Matt Hindle, Head of Gas at Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK and Ireland's gas and electricity network operators said:
"Today's announcement will kick-start decarbonised hydrogen production here in the UK, creating good quality, long-term jobs across the country. That's good for action on climate change, good for building a world-leading hydrogen economy and good for ensuring jobs are created here at home."
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About Energy Networks Association
Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the electricity wires, gas pipes and energy system in the UK and Ireland.
ENA helps its members meet the challenge of delivering electricity and gas to communities across the UK and Ireland safely, sustainably and reliably.
Its members include every major electricity and gas network operator in the UK and Ireland, independent operators, National Grid ESO which operates the electricity system in Great Britain and National Gas which operates the gas system in Great Britain. Its affiliate membership also includes companies with an interest in energy, including Heathrow Airport and Network Rail.
What are energy network operators?
Energy network operators manage and maintain the wires, pipes and other infrastructure which delivers electricity and gas to your home, business and community. They are private companies which are regulated by Ofgem and employ around 40,000 people in Great Britain.