HC Deb 05 May 1976 vol 910 c386W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the catalytic cracking capacity in operation and under construction in each of the nine EEC countries at the most recent date for which figures are available.

Mr. Benn

The catalytic cracking capacity in operation in the EEC countries, as on 1st January 1976, was as follows:

Units: thousand barrels per calendar day
Belgium 66
Denmark
France 185
Holland 75
Irish Republic
Italy 263
United Kingdom 203
West Germany 107
Total 899

There is no addition to this capacity under construction at present.

Statistical Source: Oil and Gas Journal, 6th October 1975, 29th December 1975.