Scottish Affairs Committee evaluates hydrogen

UK body will evaluate what needs to be done to promote hydrogen sector and relevant skills in Scotland

The UK government’s Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry to consider hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Scotland. The inquiry will explore what further support is needed for hydrogen, how to enact a ‘just transition’ for the oil and gas sector and how to ensure the necessary skills are in place. It will also explore which market mechanism should be used to incentivise investment in producing low-cost green and blue hydrogen, and what infrastructure is needed for hydrogen to meet demand from heavy transport and buses across Scotland. “In this inquiry, we will be considering the role Scotland can play in a hydrogen economy, and how the UK government can support a ju