Overview
- Lindsey refinery ceased oil processing on August 1 when crude supplies ran out and is now in wind-down under the Official Receiver.
- Bids for individual site assets close on August 13, with the Insolvency Service reviewing offers for equipment and storage units.
- Council leader Rob Waltham and MP Martin Vickers report an unverified party is seeking to purchase the entire site and restart refinery operations.
- Remaining blending of final crude stocks is expected to extend fuel output into September and staff are contracted through October 31.
- The government has said the closure will not significantly threaten UK fuel supplies and has offered a funded training guarantee for affected workers.