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UK: Agreement reached to ensure supplies of CO2

The CO2 industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses, including slaughterhouses, have access to a sustainable supply of CO2.

14 October 2021
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Following shortages of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the United Kingdom, the industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses have access to a sustainable supply of CO2. The country's food supply chain relies on a small number of major fertilizer producers to produce CO2 as a byproduct of the process, which is essential for the humane slaughter of pigs.

CO2 suppliers have agreed to pay CF Fertilisers a price for the CO2 it produces that will enable it to continue operating while global gas prices remain high, drawing on support from industry. CF Fertilisers produces around 60% of the UK’s commercial CO2 requirements. The deal runs until January 2022 and means that key sectors, including hog processors, are ensured supplies of CO2.

In addition, major commercial CO2 producer Ensus reopened its Wilton plant last week following temporary closure for planned maintenance, further securing supplies. The Wilton plant can produce up to 40% of the UK’s CO2 requirements.

October 14, 2021/ 333 Staff with information from the UK Government.

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