Driving UK's Energy Security and Net Zero Through Hydrogen and Industrial Decarbonization
Key Ideas
- The U.K.'s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is prioritizing the Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) program to decarbonize industries and scale up low-carbon hydrogen production.
- A significant funding of £22 billion has been allocated for CCUS projects over the next 25 years, with the first contracts already signed, highlighting the strategic importance of this initiative.
- Jacobs and PA Consulting are working in partnership to provide end-to-end support for the creation of industrial clusters integrating power, hydrogen, transport projects, and storage infrastructure, contributing to the U.K.'s goal of becoming a Clean Energy Superpower.
- Their joint efforts focus on enhancing the program management office capabilities and managing scheduling risks to ensure the effective implementation and success of the program, aligning with the government's ambitious targets for achieving net zero emissions.
The U.K.'s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has set out on a mission to enhance the nation's energy security, reduce costs, and achieve net zero emissions. At the core of this endeavor is the Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) program, aimed at decarbonizing industries, facilitating low-carbon energy generation, and advancing low-carbon hydrogen production. The DESNZ has secured substantial funding of nearly £22 billion for CCUS projects over the next 25 years, with the initial focus on carbon capture activities. Jacobs and PA Consulting have formed a strategic partnership to support DESNZ in creating industrial clusters that integrate power, hydrogen, transport projects, and storage infrastructure. This collaboration involves providing comprehensive expertise in program management, technology, design, and analytics to drive bold and innovative approaches towards carbon capture. By strengthening the program management office capabilities and mitigating scheduling risks, Jacobs and PA Consulting are laying the foundation for a robust and successful program that aligns with the U.K. government's objective of achieving net zero emissions. This partnership exemplifies a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and impactful delivery on a national level, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in driving critical initiatives for energy transition and decarbonization.
Topics
Power
Energy Security
Innovation
Sustainability
Decarbonization
Strategic Partnership
Government Initiative
CCUS Program
Program Management
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