Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has had discussions with Petroineos on the potential merits of Grangemouth oil refinery transitioning to biofuel.

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State met with executives at Petroineos on 23 November 2023 to discuss options for the future of the site, long term fuel security for Scotland, and consideration of jobs at the site.

The Government remains committed to energy transition projects across the UK, backing the North Sea oil and gas sector and green industries such as offshore wind and carbon capture and storage, to attract investment and create opportunities for communities in Scotland. Measures like the Forth Green Freeport include the port at Grangemouth, which will enable multiple manufacturing and green initiatives.

Any potential decisions regarding future energy projects at the site are a private commercial matter.