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Grangemouth Refinery Faces Likely Closure by 2025

Report highlights urgent need for effective transition planning to mitigate economic impact on local community and workers.

Overview

  • 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.