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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 15 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Chemicals: Fossil Fuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero what plans his Department has to help support the chemicals industry to transition away from fossil fuel feedstocks in their products.

Answer

The Government is supporting research that will identify opportunities for the chemicals sector to become more circular, delivering resource efficiency and waste reduction objectives throughout the chemicals supply chain. This includes support for the UKRI-funded National Interdisciplinary Centre for the Circular Chemical Economy. UKRI is also providing grants to support the use of sustainable feedstocks.

The Government has commissioned further research exploring barriers and opportunities around improving resource efficiency across UK industry, including the chemicals sector and related downstream products. This research will be published in due course, and will inform an assessment of policy options to support increased circularity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184965
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Chemicals Industry Fossil fuels Production
Link
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