Question follow-through · 112091

Refineries: Carbon Emissions

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.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
10 Feb 2026
Target answer date
12 Feb 2026
Answer
17 Feb 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 12 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The 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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