The UK government has announced a historic investment in carbon capture and hydrogen projects, with a focus on the North West and North East of England. These projects are expected to create 4,000 immediate jobs and help in removing 8.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The funding aims to boost the regions and attract private sector investments totaling £8 billion. This initiative, part of the country's net-zero plans, will see £21.7 billion allocated for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen technologies over a 25-year period. The government, alongside industry leaders and associations, views this as a crucial step towards decarbonizing hard-to-reach sectors and accelerating the growth of low-carbon hydrogen production. The move has received positive feedback from key figures in the industry, with praises for the long-term commitment, job creation prospects, and economic benefits that these technologies are expected to bring. The investment is seen as a pivotal moment in the UK's journey towards cleaner energy and industrial revitalization.