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Deadline for Carbon Capture Competition set for 2014
November 26, 2009 5:30 PM
West Fife MP Willie Rennie has received assurances from Secretary of State for Energy, Ed Miliband that the 2014 deadline for the pilot establishment of carbon capture technology will not be delayed.
Quizzing the Secretary of State for Energy in the House of Commons, Mr Rennie asked Ed Miliband to give assurances that there would be no further delays to the Government's carbon capture competition, following last month's announcement that Kingsnorth will not be able to meet the 2014 deadline.
In his response Mr Miliband confirmed that the competition date remained set for 2014, leaving Longannet well placed to be awarded one of the carbon capture demonstration projects.
Commenting Mr Rennie said:
"After months of going back and forth, I'm delighted that Ed Miliband has finally nailed his colours to the mast and given us his assurances that the timetable for the carbon capture competition will not be delayed.
"The fact that the Government has finally committed to the 2014 deadline should be welcomed as a step forward in the fight against climate change. The 2014 deadline for the carbon capture pilot is essential if the UK is to meet its 2020 climate change objectives.
"It's essential that the Government now keeps its promise to meet the 2014 deadline, as any new delays will act as huge set back for investment in Longannet. The Government must not be allowed to go back on their word."
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