UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage
Teesside site mothballed in September given £100m by government to restart production for at least three monthsA shuttered carbon dioxide plant is to reopen on Teesside with £100m of government investment in response to fears the war in Iran could trigger shortages of the gas that multiple...
<p>Teesside site mothballed in September given £100m by government to restart production for at least three months</p><p>A shuttered carbon dioxide plant is to reopen on Teesside with £100m of government investment in response to fears the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/24/the-guardian-view-on-the-iran-war-energy-markets-and-a-dangerous-illusion">war in Iran</a> could trigger shortages of the gas that multiple industries rely on.</p><p>The business secretary, Peter Kyle, has approved the reopening of the Ensus plant to help bolster production of CO<sub>2</sub>, which has uses ranging from carbonating drinks and keeping food fresh to medical procedures and the sedating of animals for slaughter.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/26/uk-co2-plant-to-reopen-amid-fears-iran-war-could-lead-to-shortage">Continue reading...</a>
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