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Government intervention on CO2 supply
13 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses government intervention to main [4D [K maintain carbon dioxide supply during global disruptions.
Action Requested
The Government has directed Ensus UK Limited to rest [4D [K restart production and keep the plant ready at short notice under a standby [7D [K standby arrangement, with regular reviews every three months. The DBT will [K monitor associated costs and report them annually.
Key Facts
- On 26th March 2026, the Government directed Ensus UK Limi [4D [K Limited to restart carbon dioxide production.
- Discussions between the Go [2D [K Government and Ensus have been ongoing for several months regarding a stand [5D [K standby arrangement.
- The plant will operate initially for three months b [1D [K but may be extended if necessary.
- Costs associated with the intervention [12D [K intervention will be reported in DBT’s accounts for 2026-27.
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