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'Hundreds' of jobs are set to be created following the signing of a multi-billion pound carbon capture scheme by a power station development. The HyNet carbon capture cluster, which received approval from the Prime Minister in April to commence construction of the Liverpool Bay Transportation and Storage network, announced today that two new projects have joined.

The HyNet initiative will see the construction of new pipelines and manufacturing facilities across Cheshire and Flintshire, with existing power plants being repurposed to capture carbon emissions and store them beneath the seabed. This will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the climate crisis.

Carbon capture and storage is a key component of the government's modern Industrial Strategy, aiming to cleanly power heavy industry in the future.

The two projects prioritised for inclusion in the network are:.

The Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales – a new power station equipped with carbon capture and storage. At peak output, it is anticipated to generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes, whilst capturing CO2 emissions, reports .

Low-carbon power provides essential backup for a clean power system when wind and solar generation is low, ensuring energy security for households and businesses.

Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) in Cheshire – the scheme will utilise waste timber to produce low-carbon electricity whilst capturing CO2 emissions. The initiative will mark the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's inaugural carbon capture-enabled greenhouse gas removal project, establishing a significant new infrastructure sector across the North West alongside high-employment opportunities.

The twin schemes are expected to generate 800 positions during construction and operational phases, with ministers stating that "hundreds" of these roles will be located in North Wales.