“HyNet, is now leading the world in the green energy transition. Carbon capture will create 2,000 jobs in a major boost for the local economy – providing opportunity and spreading prosperity across the region.”
Ed Miliband, Energy Secretary
HyNet is the UK’s leading industrial decarbonisation project.
We are unlocking a low carbon future across the north west of the UK – creating new roles, safeguarding existing jobs, growing a skills base and attracting investment into the region.
The HyNet network will reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from across the region by a quarter.
We will do this by:
- Capturing carbon dioxide emitted by heavy industry
- Providing locally-produced low carbon hydrogen to power for industry, transport and to heat for our homes and businesses.
By creating a source of locally-produced energy, HyNet will help the UK’s own energy security.
“Hydrogen from HyNet will enable decarbonisation of hard-to-reach sectors, including heating of homes, fuelling of industry and flexible power generation”
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region
the hynet process
HyNet is a project that will bring together the proven technology and infrastructure needed to drive us towards a net zero future.
This includes infrastructure to:
| Capture and lock away carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) emissions (CCS) | Produce, transport and store low carbon hydrogen
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‘…a big step towards a green future.’
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
The Benefits
