Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make it his policy that the Net Zero Teesside Procurement Project should use British-made steel.

The department regularly engages with key CCUS stakeholders to understand progress towards the industry-led, voluntary 50% local content target. The department has emphasised in discussions with industry partners the importance of supporting the UK steel sector and maximising opportunities for British businesses within the UK’s transition to net zero.

There has already been extensive investment in the CCUS supply chain, with over £1 bn in UK-based subcontracts already being awarded across the Net Zero Teesside project and its associated CO2 Transport and Storage Company, the Northern Endurance Partnership. This demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting domestic industry and jobs.

The department recognises the vital importance of supporting the UK steel sector and will continue to encourage all developers to maximise the role of the UK supply chain and we look forward to working closely with key stakeholders to achieve this.