Written questions

Petrochemicals: Production and Refineries

Commons · Question 4040 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support a) domestic refining and b) petrochemical production capacity.

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 5 Jun 2026

The Government recognises the critical role UK refineries are playing in ensuring our fuel security and resilience, national security and supporting economic growth and jobs. We also recognise that refineries produce industrial feedstocks critical to othe...