Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 112091
Refineries: Carbon Emissions
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026
Question
Sir Desmond Swayne
Conservative — New Forest West
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the risk of carbon leakage for refineries before and after January 2028, compared to other industrial sectors.
Answer
Chris McDonaldThe UK ETS Authority recently concluded a review into free allocation policy which confirmed refining is at risk of carbon leakage and will continue to be eligible to receive support through free allocation, measured against an efficiency standard. The re...
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