NDM6750 Plaid Cymru debate - Hydrogen Energy
NDM6750 Plaid Cymru debate - Hydrogen Energy
NDM6750 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes the report, 'The Potential of Hydrogen in the Decarbonisation of
Transport in Wales', which was published by Simon Thomas AM.
2.
Notes the Welsh Government's stated intention to build on existing skills and
expertise to lead in the UK in hydrogen research and development and
investment.
3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to hold discussions with businesses, researchers
and bodies about holding a key event to convey Wales's ambition in relation to
the hydrogen economy to a worldwide audience and to trigger the development of
a comprehensive hydrogen economy strategy.
The
Potential of Hydrogen in the Decarbonisation of Transport in Wales
The
following amendments have been tabled:
Amendment
1 - Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
In
point 1, after ‘Simon Thomas AM’, insert:
‘,
and further notes:
a)
the potential of hydrogen as an alternative form of fuel;
b)
the importance of hydrogen fuel to the diversification of our energy portfolio;
c)
the important distinction between green and brown hydrogen fuel;
d)
that green hydrogen fuel is only viable as a by-product of surplus electricity
generation, and therefore its limitations should be recognised; and
e)
that improvements to Wales’s grid infrastructure are required by the Welsh
Government in order to ensure that both electricity and hydrogen can be
utilised as green alternatives to fossil fuels.’
Amendment
2 - Julie
James (Swansea West)
Delete
points 2 and 3 and replace with:
Notes
the Welsh Government’s commitment through the new Economic Action Plan to
decarbonise traditional models of business, public services and infrastructure
in Wales and shift towards a low-carbon future in a way that can support our
economy to diversify and grow.
Notes
the Welsh Government’s work to decarbonise the Welsh transport network,
including the recent commitment to a 25 per cent reduction in emissions across
the Wales and Borders rail network by 2023.
Notes
that work to decarbonise the Welsh transport system must be broad based, with
the need for creative research and development in alternative infrastructure
solutions and across a range of innovative fuels and traction systems,
including hydrogen.
Prosperity
for All: economic action plan
Amendment
3 - Caroline
Jones (South Wales West)
Add
as new point at end of motion:
Calls
on the Welsh Government and the UK Government to ensure that any forms of
alternative energy that they explore meet the tests of affordability, which
include not placing an excessive burden on taxpayers.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 14/06/2021
Decision due: 27 Jun 2018 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Rhun ap Iorwerth MS