Workers 'in limbo' as biofuel plant takes final delivery
Summary
Vivergo Fuels, a biofuel plant in the UK, is facing uncertainty after the government decided to remove a tariff on US biofuel imports. This change puts over 160 plant jobs at risk and could impact about 4,500 jobs in related industries. The plant’s management is seeking government support to avoid shutdown due to an uncertain market.Key Facts
- Vivergo Fuels is the largest bioethanol plant in the UK, located near Hull.
- The UK government removed a 19% tariff on US bioethanol, affecting Vivergo's competitiveness.
- The plant employs more than 160 people and supports roughly 4,500 jobs in its supply chain.
- The plant uses over a million tonnes of British wheat each year from about 4,000 farms.
- Stakeholders, including farmers and transport companies, are concerned about the potential closure's impact.
- Vivergo is owned by Associated British Foods and has been consulting employees about potential shutdown.
- The UK government is discussing possible solutions to protect jobs and the supply chain.
- Management calls for financial help from the government to avoid stopping production.
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