MP Steffan Aquarone from North Norfolk supports the UK government's decision to invest £22bn in carbon capture technology, advocating for Bacton Gas Terminal to become a hydrogen hub. Critics raise concerns about the unproven nature of the technology, fearing its impact on consumer bills. Despite Viaro Energy considering a nuclear plant at Bacton, Aquarone emphasizes the market readiness of the site for hydrogen and carbon capture. The debate also involves calls for better connectivity from North Norfolk's offshore wind farms to Bacton to enhance local energy production. Experts highlight the UK's potential in carbon capture processes, emphasizing the region's skills and infrastructure despite lower heavy industry presence. Offshore Energies UK's Mike Tholen mentions the familiarity with capturing CO2 but emphasizes the need to integrate these processes on an industrial scale. He also notes the opportunities for storing CO2 in depleted gas reservoirs or saline aquifers in the Southern North Sea.