Call to support clean green energy from Midlothian's former coalmines

Midlothian MP Owen Thompson (SNP) has called on the UK government to deliver a clear roadmap to capitalise on the “immense” potential of geothermal energy in Scotland, particularly for Scotland’s former coalfield communities.

Mr Thompson led a debate in the House of Commons last week on opportunities for geothermal energy extraction.

During the debate he urged the UK government to offer clear support to help develop geothermal. Warm water extracted from flooded mines has the potential to be used in district heating systems, plugging critical gaps in Scotland’s local and national heat needs as we move towards net zero.