Grangemouth Refinery Faces Likely Closure by 2025
Report highlights urgent need for effective transition planning to mitigate economic impact on local community and workers.
- Just Transition Commission warns of a disorderly and unjust transition without accelerated action.
- Closure could affect 400 jobs, with plans to convert the site into a fuel import terminal.
- Scottish and UK governments are exploring options to repurpose the site for low-carbon fuel production.
- Unions express cautious optimism following recent discussions with government officials.
- A draft Just Transition plan is expected by the end of September, focusing on community and worker involvement.