Experts in the UK are stressing the urgency of accelerating and scaling up carbon capture & storage (CCS) and low carbon hydrogen projects to achieve the country's net zero goals by 2050. The National Energy Systems Operator's (NESO) report highlights the pivotal role of CCS in supporting the UK's net zero target for energy supply and demand. The report underlines the importance of sustainable actions in energy efficiency, demand flexibility, infrastructure, and energy supply, focusing on hydrogen and CCS. Three pathways are identified to meet the net zero targets: holistic transition, electric engagement, and hydrogen evolution. While the UK government has shown increased investment in CCS projects, challenges remain in planning and developing the necessary infrastructure for decarbonization across the energy sector. There is a call for greater investment to bring more projects online and meet the required carbon removal targets by 2050. Despite progress, operational challenges are recognized, especially with alternative carbon removal technologies like DACCS. The report acknowledges the potential for technological innovation to make DACCS more competitive in the future. Overall, there is a positive sentiment towards the role of CCS and hydrogen in the UK's clean energy transition and the country's commitment to doubling investment in clean energy industries by 2035.