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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government intervention on CO2 supply

13 April 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris McDonald Lab Stockton North

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government directed Ensus UK Limited to restart CO2 production and maintain plant readiness on short notice.
  • Ensus UK Limited will operate under a standby arrangement with regular reviews every three months.
  • DBT will monitor costs associated with the CO2 supply measures and report annually.

Issue summary

The statement discusses government intervention to maintain carbon dioxide supply during global disruptions.

Action requested

The Government has directed Ensus UK Limited to restart production and keep the plant ready at short notice under a standby arrangement, with regular reviews every three months. The DBT will monitor associated costs and report them annually.

Key facts

  • On 26th March 2026, the Government directed Ensus UK Limited to restart carbon dioxide production.
  • Discussions between the Government and Ensus have been ongoing for several months regarding a standby arrangement.
  • The plant will operate initially for three months but may be extended if necessary.
  • Costs associated with the intervention will be reported in DBT’s accounts for 2026-27.
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