Public bodyUnited Kingdomgov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is a United Kingdom government department tasked with ensuring the security of the nation's energy supply while driving the transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Established in 2023 following a reorganization of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, it focuses on policies related to energy production, distribution, and consumption across various sectors including electricity, gas, and emerging technologies such as hydrogen and renewables.
DESNZ administers funding programs like the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, which allocates grants to support the development of low-carbon hydrogen projects. It also manages agreements such as the Hydrogen Allocation Round contracts to incentivize investment in clean energy infrastructure. The department operates primarily within the United Kingdom, coordinating with devolved administrations, local authorities, and industry partners to implement national energy strategies.
As a public body under the UK government, DESNZ does not engage in commercial activities but plays a central role in policy-making, regulation, and financial support for the energy industry. Its efforts position the UK as a leader in sustainable energy transitions, fostering innovation in technologies that reduce carbon emissions while maintaining energy reliability.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving DESNZ, of which one is active.
The Teesside refinery will use green hydrogen to cut emissions by 75%, producing 50,000 tonnes of low-carbon lithium annually, aiding Europe's EV market and local decarbonization efforts.
The Tees Green Hydrogen project will use green electricity from Teesside Offshore Wind Farm and a new solar farm to power a 7.5MW electrolyser, aiming for 300MW by 2030. Operational by 2026.
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