Question follow-through · 16856

Hydrogen

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Invite to Offer stage of negotiations will open before the end of 2026 for businesses shortlisted under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
13 Jul 2026
Answer
13 Jul 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Invite to Offer stage of negotiations will open before the end of 2026 for businesses shortlisted under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round.

  2. 13 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    We are working hard across government to start the Invite to Offer stage of the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2) as soon as possible and will be in touch with projects when this commences. Contract awards for successful projects will follow shortly...

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