Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 6740

Energy Supply: Refineries

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Nick Timothy

Conservative — West Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the role of the refining sector in UK energy security in the periods (a) 2025-30, (b) 2030-40 and (c) 2040-50.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The UK has a diverse and resilient fuel supply, and refineries will continue to play a significant role in the UK’s economy and energy security. As the UK transitions to net zero, the production of low carbon fuels, including by refineries, will remain im...
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