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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery
22 July 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the ongoing management of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery after its entry into insolvency.
Action Requested
The government has offered a package guaranteeing jobs and pay for those directly employed at the refinery, as well as funding a comprehensive training programme to support workers in finding new employment. The Official Receiver continues to explore potential solutions and proposals for assets on site.
Key Facts
- Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery entered insolvency on an unspecified date before June 30.
- The government is working to ensure the safety of the refinery site, security of fuel supplies, and protect workers.
- A package guarantees jobs and pay over several months for all those directly employed at the refinery.
- A Training Guarantee programme will be funded immediately by the government to support workers in finding new employment opportunities.
- The Official Receiver continues to explore various proposals for assets on site.
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