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‘Grown-up debate’ needed about future of Grangemouth, says Petroineos boss

Politicians and trade unions have hit out at the decision to close the refinery.

Evening Standard

Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

The Independent UK

Grangemouth could switch to sustainable fuel ‘relatively easily’, says union

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she is dismayed ministers appear to have ‘given up’ on keeping the refinery open.

The Independent UK

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Growth deal worth £150m agreed for Falkirk and Grangemouth

A NEAR £150 million growth deal has been signed by the UK and Scottish governments to help the local economy in Falkirk and Grangemouth and…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth transition planning should have started five years ago, MSPs told

The refinery will begin the transition to an import terminal next year.

Evening Standard

Grangemouth cluster must decarbonise by 2045, Scottish Government plan says

THE Grangemouth industrial cluster must sustainably decarbonise to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, according to a Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland)

Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

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Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

ANAS Sarwar has been slammed for claiming during the General Election that the new Labour Government would save jobs lost by the closure of the…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish airports back campaign to create eco-jet fuel facility at Grangemouth

SCOTLAND’S biggest airports are backing a campaign to create eco-friendly jet fuel facilities at Grangemouth and Aberdeenshire, which could create…

The National (Scotland)

Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring

The Scottish Government has delayed a plan for the Grangemouth refinery until next spring – just months before the site is due to be closed.

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil refinery ...

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

The National (Scotland)

UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…

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Royal Academy of Engineering president Jim McDonald: this is how we power a greener future

Far from hanging up his tools, the Scottish engineer is determined to go on promoting the role his profession can play in designing a carbon-free economy

The Conversation

Grangemouth job losses are a stark reminder of the cost of a greener industrial future

The recent announcement that Grangemouth oil refinery in central Scotland will close next year marks a notable moment in the energy transition towards net zero.

The National (Scotland)

'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

THE UK and Scottish governments have been criticised by a major trade union after ministerial media appearances focusing on Grangemouth over the…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth site 'could help make Scotland to Europe ferry a reality'

A GRANGEMOUTH site could be used to help facilitate the proposed Scotland to Europe ferry, a shipping expert has said ...

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The National (Scotland)

SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth's refinery closure 'should have been foreseen, not left to billionaires'

THE closure of Grangemouth's oil refinery is an emergency situation which should have been foreseen and planned for a decade ago instead of being…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney meets with Grangemouth workers as refinery to cease operations

JOHN Swinney has met with representatives of the Grangemouth oil refinery following confirmation by Petroineos that the refinery will cease…

The National (Scotland)

'Serious' international buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery in talks, SNP MSP says

THERE is a “serious” prospective buyer for Grangemouth who would keep the site as an oil refinery, an SNP MSP has said ...

The Independent UK

Grangemouth: Scotland’s only oil refinery to close with £100m support package as 400 jobs lost

The move by owners Petroineos is expected to lead to the loss of 400 jobs over the next two years.

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth worker rescue package worth £100m unveiled by SNP and Labour

A £100 million rescue package has been announced in a bid to save workers facing the scrap heap because of the closure of Scotland’s last oil…

The Guardian - UK

Grangemouth oil refinery to close by end of June, putting 500 jobs at risk

Owners confirm site will become fuel import terminal and distribution hub, in blow to Scotland’s industrial base

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