Written questions

Carbon Emissions: Refineries

Commons · Question 116457 · Tabled 27 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of carbon price linkage within the EU on the oil refining sector in the UK.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 9 Mar 2026

The UK’s refining capacity is very important to our energy security and resilience, and is an industrial base which contributes to the continued growth of our regions. This government recognises the wider challenges facing the sector and know that tacklin...