The HyNet project, a significant initiative aiming to revolutionize the energy landscape in North West England and North Wales, has received the green light to commence construction. Eni's Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, a crucial component of HyNet, was granted financial approval during the Summit on the Future of Energy Security by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This project is set to transform the region into a leading low-carbon industrial cluster, with a focus on storing captured carbon in offshore gas reservoirs. The construction of the project, which will start soon, is projected to create over 2,000 jobs during the initial phase and potentially thousands more through investments across the area. The Liverpool Bay CCS project involves the development of a pipeline network to transport carbon dioxide from industrial facilities to the Point of Ayr terminal for offshore storage in gas reservoirs owned by Eni. The captured carbon will come from various industrial plants including Encyclis's Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Heidelberg Cement's Padeswood plant, Viridor's Runcorn Energy Recovery Facility, and EET Hydrogen's Hydrogen Production Plant (HPP) located near Ellesmere Port. With a storage capacity of 4.5 million tonnes per year initially and potential expansion to 10 million tonnes per year by the 2030s, the project is expected to significantly contribute to the UK's CCS goals. The UK government, represented by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, expressed enthusiasm for the project's potential to create a clean energy industry, generate skilled jobs, and rejuvenate industrial communities. Local benefits are emphasized, with a majority of the £2 billion supply chain contracts being awarded locally, ensuring economic advantages for the region. David Parkin, chair of the HyNet Alliance, highlighted the project's role in positioning North West England and North Wales as global leaders in low-carbon growth, fostering investment, enhancing skills, and safeguarding job opportunities. The progress made through Eni's financial close for the CCS network marks a significant step towards realizing the broader HyNet vision, supporting the region's industrial future while promoting cleaner and stronger communities.