Savannah Coombe

The price uplift which the paper sector has experienced over the past several months looks to have peaked in June with only minor increases now recorded on some grades. This upward trend is typical for this time of year as seasonal demand kicks in, particularly from Europe. However, this year has not seen prices jumping up as much as they have in previous periods. This can be speculatively attributed to the War in the Middle East and associated rise in energy and haulage costs.

The agency received 685 comments during its consultation on the project but claimed it “could not find any evidence that would cause us to refuse the permit variation application”. The variation means that the Energy from Waste (EfW) project is on track to be operational in 2030. The site is located near Portland Port and has faced controversy and legal challenges as the development has progressed.