Overview
- ExxonMobil says the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran will cease production in February 2026, subject to employee consultation.
- About 200 direct roles are at risk along with more than 250 contractor positions, according to reports.
- Local reporting says contractor access was cancelled this morning and some workers were locked out of the site.
- The Scottish Government will convene a taskforce and deploy PACE support for affected workers, with ministers urging UK action on energy costs.
- The company says it explored options and tested the market for a buyer, citing market conditions, high supply costs and plant efficiency, while formal shutdown work could extend beyond 2026.