The Role of Hydrogen in Achieving Net Zero: Parliamentary Inquiry

Science and Technology Committee (Commons)

The Role of Hydrogen in Achieving Net Zero: Parliamentary Inquiry

By Science and Technology Committee (Commons)
Source: UK Parliament: Science and Technology Committee (Commons)
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publication type: Policy paper
Language: English
Status: Active Publication

Abstract

A key component of the Government's recently announced ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’ is 'Driving the Growth of Low Carbon Hydrogen'. The plan outlined a range of measures to support the development and adoption of hydrogen, including a £240 million 'Net Zero Hydrogen Fund'. Noting this, and the further £81 million allocated for hydrogen heating trials in the 2020 Spending Review, the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee is today launching a new inquiry into the role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero.
Following recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change that the Government develop a strategy for hydrogen use and should aim for largescale hydrogen trials to begin in the early 2020s, the Committee seeks to ensure that the Government's intended plan will be suitable and effective. The Committee will also assess the infrastructure required for hydrogen as a Net Zero fuel, and examine progress made so far internationally to determine the viability of hydrogen as a significant contributor to achieving Net Zero.
All documents are in the Supplements tab above.

Keywords: Government Publications ; Hydrogen Infrastructure ; Net Zero ; Roadmap

Related subjects: Applications & Pathways ; Production & Supply Chain

Countries: United Kingdom

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Supplements

Oral evidence: The role of hydrogen in achieving net zero, Wednesday 3 March 2021

Date:
March 3, 2021 12:00 AM
Members present: Greg Clark (Chair); Aaron Bell; Dawn Butler; Mark Logan; Rebecca Long Bailey; Carol Monaghan; Graham Stringer. Philip Dunne, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee, attended the Committee. Alan Brown and Alexander Stafford. Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Select Committee, attended the Committee.

Witnesses
I: Professor David Cebon, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge; and Professor Nilay Shah, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London.
II: Michael Liebreich, CEO, Liebreich Associates; and Dr Jenifer Baxter, Chief Engineer, Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
III: Baroness Brown of Cambridge (Professor Dame Julia King), Chair of the Carbon Trust and former Vice Chair of the Climate Change Committee.

Written Evidence submitted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) HNZ0091 - The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. We aim to maximise the contribution of each of our component parts, working individually and collectively. We work with our many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent and ideas.

Operating across the whole of the UK with a combined budget of more than £7 billion, UKRI brings together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.

Written Evidence submitted by University of Kent HNZ0001 - The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

London, Kent And Essex – A Developing Market For Hydrogen Toward 2050 An Analysis Of Potential Demand In The Region

Why hydrogen, why now?
Global demand for hydrogen
Looking at hydrogen demand in the Region
Transport
Domestic and commercial gas supply
Large industrial users
Power generation
Suggested further research

Written Evidence submitted by Ferry Harmer HNZ0092 - The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

A description of the problem and potential solution
A diagram of the LHEC network.
Two turbine types and properties
An Appraisal of Professor Cebon’s ‘fig 3’ and my proposal thereafter.
Appendices (Air Source Heat Pumps)
Renewable H2 scenario at 30%

Oral evidence: The role of Hydrogen in achieving net zero Wednesday 24 March 2021

Date:
March 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Members present: Greg Clark (Chair); Aaron Bell; Dawn Butler; Chris Clarkson; Mark Logan; Rebecca Long Bailey; Carol Monaghan; Graham Stringer. Philip Dunne, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee, attended the Committee. Alan Brown and Paul Howell, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, attended the Committee. Questions 73 - 136

Witnesses I: Professor Marcus Newborough, Development Director, ITM Power; and Tim Dumenil, Acorn Hydrogen Project Manager, Pale Blue Dot Energy. II: Dr Martin Pei, Executive Vice-President and Chief Technical Officer, SSAB; Dr Richard Leese, Director for Industrial Policy, Energy and Climate Change, Mineral Products Association; and Paul Booth, Chair, Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership.