Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to UIN 16757, when the Government intends to consult on the implementation of a long-term methane capture scheme, with suitable transitional arrangements.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Defra and the Environment Agency are undertaking research and development to support the design of a potential long-term methane capture scheme and will factor findings into any design proposals.
The Government continues to explore options for a potential transitional scheme. We provide regular updates to the sector and will provide further in due course.
Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on UK supply chain businesses, including engine servicing and specialist engineering firms, of the end of Renewables Obligation support for landfill gas generation on 31 March 2027.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government is aware that the end of Renewables Obligation support could affect wider supply chain for landfill gas generators.
In exploring the options for potential future support, the Government is considering the economic impacts, including value for money to the taxpayer and billpayer. The department provides regular updates to the sector and will provide further updates in due course.
Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her department has made of the (a) number of sites, (b) installed capacity and (c) annual generation of landfill gas to energy plants that will lose Renewables Obligation support after 31 March 2027.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Based on information from Ofgem as at August 2026, the RO support of 312 landfill gas stations across the UK, with a total capacity of around 484MW, will end on 31 March 2027. A further 60 stations will continue after that date with a total capacity of around 71MW compared to around 265MW at present. The total reduction in capacity is forecast to reduce generation by around 1.7TWh in 2027/28.
Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her department has made of the impact on the UK’s international methane emission commitments of the expiration of the Renewables Obligation for landfill gas to energy generation on 31 March 2027.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government is aware that Renewables Obligation support will begin to end in March 2027 and is committed to reducing methane emissions.
The Government is exploring options for potential future support, and proposals will undergo proper scrutiny and consideration, including a robust assessment of emissions impacts. The department provides regular updates to the sector and will provide further in due course.
Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her department has made of whether a transitional scheme for landfill gas generation can be designed, approved, and implemented before Renewables Obligation support for this technology expires on 31 March 2027; and what contingency arrangements it has in place if it cannot.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government is working to explore options for a potential transitional scheme and recognises that support for some generators expires in March 2027. We provide regular updates to the sector and will provide further in due course.
Asked by: Josh Dean (Labour - Hertford and Stortford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when her department expects transitional support for the landfill gas to energy (LFGTE) sector will be in place after the Renewables Obligation for landfill gas to energy generation expires on 31 March 2027.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government is working to explore options for a potential transitional scheme and recognises that support for some generators expires in March 2027. We provide regular updates to the sector and will provide further in due course.