Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 76309

Methane: Landfill

Tabled: 10 September 2025

Answered: 19 September 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take steps to encourage methane gas electricity generators to capture landfill gas when the renewables obligation certificates scheme are phased out in 2027.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government is aware that the operations of landfill gas generators may be affected by the phasing out of support under the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme. Environmental permits mean that landfill operators will be required to manage methane emissio...

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