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Hydrogen

Asked by Charlie MaynardLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 19722

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with businesses shortlisted under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round on progression to the Invite to Offer stage of negotiations before the end of 2026.

Answered by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

DESNZ Ministers and officials have met with developers shortlisted in the second Hydrogen Allocation Round on a case-by-case basis to discuss their progress and any issues they may be facing. Guidance on the allocation round process was provided to developers in the HAR2 Invite to Offer Broadcast meeting in November 2025. We are working hard across government to start the Invite to Offer stage of HAR2 as soon as possible and will be in touch with projects when this commences.

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