MP rocks to geothermal jobs beat

UTILISING geothermal energy could unlock jobs in some of the most deprived areas of the country, according to a report by a Northern MP.

- GRAEME WHITFIELD

Conservative Dr Kieran Mullan, pictured below, who represents Crewe and Nantwich, worked with academics to identify the top 45 places in the UK to locate what are known as deep geothermal plants, capitalising on the presence of hot water stored in rocks located at least one kilometre underground.

The report, carried out in conjunction with experts at the University of Durham's Energy Institute, highlights previous research indicating that building a network of plants could contribute 35,000 jobs to the economy by 2050.