Core fuel sector resilience: provision of information at specified intervals
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Detail of outcome
The consultation on the proposed measures to collect information at specified intervals sets out the objectives of the reporting framework which aims to ensure that government can identify potential risks to supply and ensure resilience in the sector.
Feedback was sought on the framework which included the proposed information to be collected, the manner in which it is to be provided to government and the time limits for submitting. The majority of respondents broadly supported the government’s objectives and proposal, with some points raised regarding the sensitivity of information being requested and the burden it would place on companies to provide.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The core fuel sector resilience measures in Part 12 of the Energy Act 2023 aim to ensure that government can identify fuel supply risks and support industry to maintain and improve fuel supply resilience.
Section 276 of the Energy Act 2023 allows the Secretary of State to make regulations to require certain core fuel sector participants to provide information regarding their activities and assets at specified intervals to strengthen sector resilience.
The information obtained from routine reporting will allow the government to:
- identify critical national infrastructure
- run impact assessments
- monitor sales and stock levels
- plan mitigations for potential issues
We are seeking to set out the details of the proposed reporting requirements, methods and timescales for the collection of data.
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Published 13 May 2024Last updated 26 September 2024 + show all updates
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The response to this consultation has been published.
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