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Energy - gasification, liquefaction and refining industry

This sector includes information on onshore oil and gas production, handling and refining, carbonisation, gasification and pyrolysis.

The gasification, liquefaction and refining sector, is a diverse sector covering a range of manufacturing activities relating to fuels, energy, the provision of carbon-based feedstock materials and some specific products.

This sector includes the crude oil refineries and is very important to the UK economy.

Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)

Operators of gasification, liquefaction and refining facilties will often require an Environmental Permit to carry out their activities.

Find out if your facility needs an Environmental Permit and how to apply: