Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 115653

Odour Pollution: Stanlow

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Justin Madders

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what evidence and compliance assessments the Environment Agency relied upon when permitting the continued operation of the Stanlow refinery, including in relation to BAT 52 obligations

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Environment Agency (EA) assessed the Stanlow refinery BAT 52 derogation against known pollutants such as non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) benzene. The EA confirmed there would be no increase in emission concentrations from the White Oil ...

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