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Motion · S6M-17390 · 29 Apr 2025

Closure of Grangemouth Oil Refinery

Lodged by Stephen Kerr (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with deep regret what it sees as the failure of the Scottish and UK governments to prevent the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery by Petorineos, resulting, it understands, in the loss of up to 430 jobs; believes that the refinery has a critical role in Scotland's industrial base, contributing significantly to national GDP and accounting for two-thirds of refined oil products in Scotland; expresses alarm at the reported implications for national security and energy resilience; urges the Scottish Government to work with the UK Government, Petroineos and other relevant stakeholders, to speed up the delivery of the nine projects identified in the Project Willow report; calls for a detailed plan regarding the release of the £25 million just transition fund for Grangemouth and how this will protect workers and communities, and commits to holding both governments accountable for delivering a sustainable industrial future for Grangemouth that safeguards jobs, energy security and Scotland’s economic interests.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.