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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statement by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

12 September 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero made a Written Ministerial Statement on 2024-09-12
  • The statement addresses the closure of Petroineos' oil refining operation at Grangemouth
  • A package of investment is announced to support workers and the community in Grangemouth

Issue summary

The statement addresses the closure of Petroineos' oil refining operation at Grangemouth and outlines a package of investment to support workers and the community.

Action requested

A package of investment is announced to help workers find alternative jobs, invest in the community, and deliver a viable industrial future for Grangemouth. An extraordinary meeting of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board will be held today to discuss next steps.

Key facts

  • Petroineos has confirmed the closure of its oil refining operation at Grangemouth.
  • The site will convert to an import terminal.
  • A package of investment is being announced to support workers and the community.
  • An extraordinary meeting of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board will be held today.
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