Public consultation: CCUS and offshore hydrogen

Regulatory proposals for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and offshore hydrogen production

HSE’s work supports innovation, productivity and economic growth in Great Britain and businesses that adopt effective, proportionate health and safety practices increase productivity and worker engagement. 

HSE’s strategy commits us to enabling industry to innovate safely to prevent major incidents, supporting the move towards Net Zero.

This consultation explores proposals for legislative changes in relation to:

• CCUS operations offshore and in pipelines
• offshore production of hydrogen
• arrangements for the transport of HSE inspectors to offshore wind facilities

An Options Assessment including early cost benefit analysis has also been produced and may be used to inform your responses.

Further information

To find out more and to view the various options on how you can submit your response, visit our consultation website: Regulatory proposals for carbon capture utilisation and storage and offshore hydrogen production

Responses must be received by 13 August 2025.

If there are any questions about this consultation please contact us via email.

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