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Investor Disappointment and Jobs Fair Mark Latest Turn in Lindsey Refinery Sale

The Government confirms it will not direct the court‑led process, with bids being weighed by the Official Receiver.

Overview

  • The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero told interested parties in an October 14 letter that ministers cannot intervene in the insolvency‑run sale.
  • An investor consortium including Marc Amram, which proposed a public‑private model to keep the plant operating, voiced disappointment at the Government stance.
  • The Official Receiver, supported by FTI Consulting, says multiple bids are under review on an equal footing as they work toward a sale in the coming weeks.
  • Unite says it is consulting representatives across the UK’s remaining refineries on potential industrial action in response to Lindsey’s uncertain future.
  • A special jobs fair at Immingham Civic Centre drew more than 150 attendees as 125 directly employed workers face redundancy on October 31 and access a new Training Guarantee.