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Hydrogen: Investment

Asked by Charlie MaynardLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 19724

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the time taken for hydrogen policy and funding announcements does not reduce private sector investment into the domestic hydrogen sector.

Answered by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

We understand the importance of providing clarity to businesses across the hydrogen sector. We plan to publish the renewed Hydrogen Strategy, alongside a package of other hydrogen policy documents, as soon as possible.

In relation to the second hydrogen allocation round, we are working hard across government to start the Invite to Offer stage as soon as possible


We understand that many projects are at critical stages, and that timeline certainty is important to support business planning, resource management and engagement with third parties.

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