When will the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran close?

The Fife Ethylene Plant is scheduled to close next month.

How many jobs are at risk due to the Mossmorran plant closure?

More than 400 jobs are at risk following the closure of the Fife Ethylene Plant.

What financial support is available for workers affected by the Mossmorran closure?

The government has pledged £9 million over three years to support workers and communities affected by the plant's closure, with initiatives like Pace offering skills and employability support.

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Mossmorran Plant Closure: 400+ Jobs at Risk

28 Jan

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Summary

Fife Ethylene Plant closure impacts over 400 jobs.
Government forms task force led by Fife Council.
£9 million pledged over three years for worker support.

Mossmorran Plant Closure: 400+ Jobs at Risk

A critical task force, established to support workers facing redundancy at the Mossmorran plant, will convene for its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. Owners ExxonMobil announced the impending closure of the Fife Ethylene Plant next month, a decision that jeopardizes over 400 jobs.

ExxonMobil stated the plant is no longer economically viable and could not be sold, leading to the difficult decision to cease operations. This closure represents a significant blow to Scottish industry.

In reaction to the announcement, the Scottish Government is forming a dedicated task force to manage the fallout. This initiative will be spearheaded by Fife Council, with £9 million allocated in the recent draft Budget over the next three years to aid the affected workforce.