Finlay McCutcheon, Managing Director of SSE Thermal, said: “Deploying new low-carbon power stations is mission critical as we move towards a clean power system. Today’s announcement marks an important milestone and we must ensure this momentum is built on with pace and purpose.
"Carbon capture is essential to our net zero ambitions with power CCS and hydrogen-to-power projects capable of providing crucial low-carbon flexible capacity. But delivering on its promise requires a rapid acceleration of additional projects within Track 1 and Track 2 clusters, with a particular focus on Scotland and the Humber.
"Now, Government and industry must work together to capture the moment and deliver these vital projects, which in turn can help to keep the lights on, support wider decarbonisation and unlock a clean power future for the UK.”