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Committee publication · Correspondence · 15 April 2026

Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs relating to Lighthouse Green Fuels, 9 April

From: Environmental Audit Committee

Summary

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announces that Lighthouse Green Fuels' Teesside sustainable aviation fuel project has been enrolled in the Lead Environmental Regulator (LER) pilot scheme for six months. The Environment Agency will coordinate environmental regulation across all regulators. The government expects the pilot to streamline approvals while protecting the environment and delivering up to 2,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent site roles.

Key findings

  • Lighthouse Green Fuels' Teesside sustainable aviation fuel project joins the LER pilot scheme following recent pilots on Lower Thames Crossing, Falmouth Docks, and East West Rail
  • Environment Agency designated as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate activity across all environmental regulators for this project
  • Early feedback from existing LER pilots shows benefits including early engagement, faster issue resolution, and streamlined approaches for developers
  • Project expected to create up to 2,000 construction jobs, 300 direct full-time equivalent operational roles, and 600 supply chain jobs in Teesside

Tone

Supportive

Topics

environmental-regulationsustainable-aviation-fuelregulatory-reformeconomic-development

Key actors

Emma Reynolds, Toby Perkins, Dan Corry, Environment Agency, Lighthouse Green Fuels, Chancellor, Defra

Notable line

“… the LER model is delivering clear benefits through early engagement, faster issue resolution and a more streamlined approach for developers.”

Key Quotes

“… the LER model is delivering clear benefits through early engagement, faster issue resolution and a more streamlined approach for developers.”
— Emma Reynolds · describing early feedback from existing LER pilot schemes
“We believe the Lighthouse Green Fuels pilot will demonstrate our ability to protect our natural environment and secure sustainable growth, whilst delivering tangible benefits for local communities.”
— Emma Reynolds · concluding statement on expected outcomes
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Source · parliament.uk record ↗