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6 days ago
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- North Wales Live
'Hundreds' of jobs unlocked after North Wales power station development signs up for carbon capture
'Hundreds' of jobs will be unlocked after a power station development signed up for a multi-billion pound carbon capture scheme. Having received the green light from the Prime Minister to start construction of the Liverpool Bay Transportation and Storage network in April, the HyNet carbon capture cluster today announced two new projects had signed up. Under HyNet new pipelines and manufacturing facilities will be constructed across Cheshire and Flintshire, and existing power plants will be repurposed to capture carbon emissions and store them under the seabed, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling the climate crisis. Carbon capture and storage forms part of the government's modern Industrial Strategy and will help to cleanly power heavy industry in the years to come. The two projects being prioritised to join the network are: Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales – a new power station with carbon capture and storage that at peak output is expected to produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes, whilst capturing CO2 emissions. Low-carbon power provides essential backup for a clean power system when wind and solar generation is low, delivering energy security for families and businesses. Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) in Cheshire – the project will use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy and capture CO2 emissions. It will be the first carbon capture enabled greenhouse gas removals project in the UK, creating a new major infrastructure sector in the North West with high-quality jobs. The two projects are tipped to create 800 jobs in the construction and operation phases with the government saying "hundreds" of those will be in North Wales. Mike Lockett, UK Country Chair for Uniper, who are developing the North Wales scheme, said: 'We're delighted that that the UK Government has confirmed that we're entering into negotiations to develop our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales. '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 and at the same time maintaining a secure electricity supply.' Industry Minister Sarah Jones said: '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. 'These new projects will bring industrial renewal, unlock growth and secure an additional 800 good, skilled jobs for local people across North Wales and the North West – taking the total supported by HyNet to 2,800 – all part of our Plan for Change.' Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales. We are making the UK a clean energy superpower and delivering the well-paid, highly-skilled jobs of the future in the process. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' The projects join an existing three schemes lined up for HyNet. These are: Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Encyclis, Ellesmere Port (Cheshire) Hanson Padeswood Cement Works Carbon Capture Project, Heidelberg Materials, Padeswood (North Wales) Hydrogen Production Plant 1 (HPP1), EET Hydrogen, Stanlow (Cheshire) Five projects are also being lined up as standby projects with potential to connect to the network should space become available. These are:
News18
30-07-2025
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- News18
Himachal Cabinet cancels 172 stalled hydro projects
Agency: Shimla, Jul 30 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday allowed cancellation of 172 small hydro projects of below 5 MW capacity under Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA), where construction work had been stalled for an extended period. The state government will re-advertise these projects, as per the decision taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Also, it was decided to apply a uniform free power royalty of 12 per cent along with an additional one per cent for the Local Area Development Fund for all hydro projects up to 5 MW that will be allotted in the future. The Cabinet also gave its approval to cancel 22 hydroelectric projects above 5 MW, where implementation agreements have not been signed, previously allotted by the Directorate of Energy, a statement issued here said. A committee will be formed to negotiate with 14 project developers for an out-of-court settlement for the refund of the principal amount of upfront premium, without interest. The state cabinet has also given its approval for amendments to the existing Compassionate Employment Policy. As per the revised policy, the annual income eligibility criterion per family has been enhanced from Rs 2.50 to Rs 3 lakh. Besides, under compassionate appointments, priority will now be given to widows and parentless applicants below 45 years of age, as well as to the dependents of government officials who died while performing their duties. Additionally, in cases where vacancies under the existing five per cent quota for such appointments are unavailable, the Cabinet has permitted a one-time relaxation of this quota to ensure eligible applicants are accommodated. In another decision, the Cabinet has allowed engaging women workers in shops and commercial establishments to work in night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am to ensure gender equality. It was also decided to grant maternity benefits to every woman employee working in such establishments as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The Cabinet has decided to constitute a Cabinet Sub-Committee under the chairmanship of Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on the development of 300 acre Medical Device Park at Nalagarh. The Sub Committee has been asked to submit its report within two months. Nod was also given to amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2015. As per the revised provisions, contractors or agencies engaged in road cutting will now be permitted to use the generated material, during the de-siltation and maintenance of reservoir projects, for captive purposes. To facilitate the expansion of Kangra Airport, the Cabinet has granted a one-year extension, up to August 16, 2026, under Section 26 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, for land acquisition proceedings, the statement added. PTI BPL HVA view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
