Actions designed to attract investment to Grangemouth, support
new employment, and position the area as a global leader in
green energy and sustainable manufacturing have been published
today.
The Grangemouth Industrial Just Transition Plan sets out 21
actions to put Grangemouth at the forefront of green energy and
benefit the local community.
Developed in partnership with the Grangemouth Future Industry
Board, which includes industry leadership, representatives of the
Grangemouth workforce, local community, Falkirk Council and the
Scottish and UK Governments, the regional just transition plan is
the first of its kind. Actions include:
- delivering the £25 million Grangemouth Just Transition Fund –
which delivers support for businesses currently operating at the
industrial cluster as well as work to establish and attract new
investment
- creating an industrial skills offer, to ensure that the
current and future workforces in the area have the right training
and experience to support industry in the area
- developing an industry-led technical and commercial
investment strategy which includes a decarbonisation pathway
to secure investment for scale up
- establishing a Grangemouth Regulatory Hub to develop new ways
of helping industry operate sustainably and efficiently
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy said:
“As Scotland's leading industrial cluster, Grangemouth has long
played a vital role to our economy and bringing energy security
to the country and it is only right that the area continues
to help lead the way in our journey to clean, green energy.
"Understandably, the stopping of refining at Grangemouth, has
brought uncertainty to people living and working in the area –
and it is vital that we do what we can as a government to support
and promote local opportunities and growth in the area.
“The Grangemouth Industrial Just Transition Plan will act as the
framework for all activity that supports Grangemouth's
transition. It has been developed with industry, the community,
public sector partners, Unite the Union and the workforce to
ensure it reflects the interests of the community and businesses
in the area.
“It is bolstered by measures including our ongoing support for
Project Willow, the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal and a
targeted skills intervention for former Petroineos workers.
However, we cannot do this alone, I am calling on the UK
Government to commence positive changes to existing policy that
enable the deployment of future commodities like Sustainable
Aviation Fuel production in Scotland.”
Principal of Forth Valley College Kenny MacInnes said:
“Grangemouth plays a vital role in Scotland's economy and is
central to our journey to net zero. With our campus situated at
the heart of this transition, Forth Valley College is uniquely
positioned to support the businesses, workers, and communities
navigating the changes ahead.
“Our flagship £4 million Skills Transition Centre, funded through
the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, will drive innovation in
skills delivery, promote inclusive growth, and align closely with
evolving industry needs. It will focus on developing skills for
emerging sectors while supporting the transition of key
industries such as downstream petroleum, chemicals, and polymers
within the Grangemouth cluster.
“The College also remains committed to supporting all Petroineos
employees affected by the refinery closure. We are working
closely with partners to ensure they can access the training,
guidance, and career opportunities they need to move forward.”
Background
Grangemouth Industrial
Just Transition Plan Supporting a fair transition for Scotland's
core manufacturing cluster - gov.scot
