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Written question asked by Lord Roborough (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Biofuels

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend the Ensus bioethanol plant to operate for longer than three months.

Answer

The plant is being restarted on a temporary basis for three months as a pre-emptive measure. Government will continue to monitor market conditions closely to determine whether the continued production of CO2 at Ensus is required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16493
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Biofuels Ensus UK
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk