Hundreds of Jobs to be Unlocked in Power Station Development with Carbon Capture Scheme

Strategic Insights -

A major development in the UK's power station sector has secured "hundreds" of new jobs after signing up for a multi-billion pound carbon capture scheme. The HyNet carbon capture cluster, which received the go-ahead from the Prime Minister to start construction in April, has announced two new projects that will join the network. These projects will see new pipelines and manufacturing facilities constructed across Cheshire and Flintshire, repurposing existing power plants to capture carbon emissions and store them under the seabed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HyNet carbon capture cluster will create 800 jobs in the construction and operation phases, with "hundreds" of those jobs in North Wales.
  • The Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project, a new power station with carbon capture and storage, will produce enough clean energy to power 900,000 homes at peak output.
  • The Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) project in Cheshire will use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy and capture CO2 emissions, creating a new major infrastructure sector in the North West with high-quality jobs.
  • The two new projects bring the total number of projects supported by HyNet to 4, with three existing schemes already lined up for the network.
  • The projects will see industrial renewal, unlock growth, and secure an additional 800 good, skilled jobs for local people across North Wales and the North West.
  • The HyNet project is part of the government's modern Industrial Strategy, aiming to cleanly power heavy industry and tackle the climate crisis.

Statistics:

  • 800 jobs will be created in the construction and operation phases of the two new projects.
  • 900,000 homes will be powered by the Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project at peak output.
  • The InBECCS project will use waste wood, generating low-carbon energy and capturing CO2 emissions.
  • 5 projects are being lined up as standby projects with potential to connect to the network should space become available.
  • The total number of projects supported by HyNet is 4, including the 2 new projects and 2 existing schemes.

Sources:

  • Uniper (UK Country Chair Mike Lockett) - "Government's support for the development of carbon capture and storage infrastructure, creating the framework needed for pioneering projects like our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power, is vital for moving towards clean power 2030."
  • Industry Minister Sarah Jones - "We are securing the jobs of the future, the power for our homes and the protection of our planet by becoming world leaders on carbon capture and storage."
  • Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens - "This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales."
  • HyNet carbon capture cluster - Press release announcing two new projects.