Select committee: Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

UK refineries and the role of oil and gas

Closed Opened 7 Jul 2025 Closed 31 Dec 2025

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗

Inquiry scope (the committee's words)

UK refineries have fuelled economic growth and development, both at home and in other parts of the world. However, as tripartite challenges of energy security, sustainability and affordability mean that the UK must end its dependence on oil and gas, there is a need to ensure that this transition to renewable energy is both just and equitable. This one-off session will allow the Committee to investigate how energy companies at different stages of the energy transition approach these challenges, and how the existing workforce might be best supported and upskilled.

Where it stands

The inquiry is closed, opened 7 July 2025.

The committee has not published a report yet.

Evidence

1 oral evidence sessionLatest 29 October 2025
6 witnesses

All evidence

Recent activity

Oral evidence29 October 2025, Oral evidence

Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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Date	Session and witnesses	Source
29 Oct 2025	Oral evidence Benj Sykes · Ørsted UK, Elizabeth de Jong · Fuels Industry UK, Harriet Eisner · Unite, Katy Heidenreich · Offshore Energies UK, Paul Greenwood · ExxonMobil, Stuart Payne · North Sea Transition Authority	View ↗

Who gave evidence

6 witnesses

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Witness	Organisation	Sessions
Benj Sykes · Head of Ørsted UK	Ørsted UK	1
Elizabeth de Jong · CEO	Fuels Industry UK	1
Harriet Eisner · Regional Co-Ordinating Officer	Unite	1
Katy Heidenreich · Supply Chain & People Director	Offshore Energies UK	1
Paul Greenwood · UK Chair	ExxonMobil	1
Stuart Payne · Chief Executive	North Sea Transition Authority	1