Source · Select Committees · Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Recommendation 16
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Government unable to prevent Vivergo plant closure, impacting bioethanol production capacity.
Conclusion
We were disappointed to hear that the Government were unable to provide support to the bioethanol industry to prevent the closure of the Vivergo plant. This has already had a substantial impact on domestic production capacity of bioethanol, associated supply chains, and the UK’s ability to produce CO₂ and animal feed as by-products. The Committee will continue to monitor the impacts of the GT-EPD closely, including the impact on the agriculture and bioethanol industry. (Conclusion, Paragraph 98) 54
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 28 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗