{"id":53842,"date":"2024-12-12T11:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=53842"},"modified":"2024-12-12T11:29:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:29:04","slug":"uk-carbon-capture-projects-to-boost-north-east-england-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-carbon-capture-projects-to-boost-north-east-england-economy\/53842\/","title":{"rendered":"First UK carbon capture projects set to boost jobs and economy in North East England"},"content":{"rendered":"
The East Coast Cluster in Teesside will spearhead this initiative, aiming to capture and store carbon emissions from regional industries.<\/p>\n
With construction beginning in mid-2025, this landmark UK carbon capture project marks a pivotal moment in revitalising the UK’s industrial heartlands, addressing climate change, and fostering long-term economic growth.<\/p>\n
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband commented: “This investment launches a new era for clean energy in Britain \u2013 boosting energy security, backing industries, and supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs in Teesside and the North East.<\/p>\n
“This is the government’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower in action \u2013 replacing Britain’s energy insecurity with homegrown clean power that rebuilds the strength of our industrial heartlands.<\/p>\n
CCUS is an innovative technology designed to combat climate change by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before they enter the atmosphere.<\/p>\n
The captured CO2 is then either repurposed for industrial use or stored deep underground in secure geological formations, such as beneath the seabed.<\/p>\n
By preventing CO2 from contributing to global warming, CCUS offers a practical solution for reducing emissions in heavy industries, which are among the hardest sectors to decarbonise.<\/p>\n
The East Coast Cluster in Teesside is at the forefront of UK carbon capture ambitions. Scheduled to begin construction in 2025, this flagship project will not only help the UK meet its net-zero targets but also reinvigorate local economies.<\/p>\n
Once operational, the Net Zero Teesside Power project is expected to generate secure, low-carbon energy capable of powering up to one million homes by 2028.<\/p>\n
This initiative is backed by the UK government’s recent \u00a321.7bn funding commitment<\/a>, reinforcing the country’s dedication to becoming a global leader in CCUS technology.<\/p>\n By focusing on the North East of England, the government aims to create thousands of skilled jobs and attract significant investment in innovative technologies.<\/p>\n The contracts signed for the East Coast Cluster will unlock an estimated \u00a34bn in opportunities for supply chains across the UK.<\/p>\n This includes a surge in local business activity and investment in cutting-edge technology. Initially, the project is expected to support 2,000 jobs in the North East, with tens of thousands more anticipated as the UK carbon capture industry matures.<\/p>\nEconomic growth and job creation<\/h3>\n