Global Underwater Hub responds to the announcement of UK Government support for Acorn and Viking CCS projects

Responding to the announcement by the UK Government that it is committing to support the Acorn and Viking CCS projects, Neil Gordon, chief executive of Global Underwater Hub (GUH), said:

"The UK Government’s support for the Acorn and Viking projects is a significant step towards delivering carbon capture and storage at scale and achieving net-zero.  This funding commitment will help accelerate the development of vital low-carbon infrastructure and open up major opportunities for the UK’s world-class subsea supply chain.

“With decades of experience and proven capabilities from the North Sea, the UK is well placed to lead in CCS technology.   Global Underwater Hub welcomes this support, which will drive innovation, create high-value jobs and enhance energy security by enabling our subsea industry to play a key role in the energy transition."

Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors.  It represents, promotes and supports a diverse range of member companies operating in the UK’s £9.2billion underwater industry.

 PIC CAPTION - Neil Gordon, chief executive, Global Underwater Hub