UK Government Announces £9m Mossmorran Investment

UK government announces £9m Mossmorran investment

The chemical plant in Fife ended production after 40 years and is expected to be fully decommissioned by 2028.

Mossmorran: £9million UK Government funding after plant’s closure and loss of 400 jobs

The UK Government is to inject up to £9million to communities hit by the closure of Mossmorran and the loss of around 400 jobs.

Workers who lost jobs after Mossmorran shutdown could benefit from £9m cash boost

The UK Government announced the cash infusion on Monday, seven weeks after production halted at the plant in early February.

UK backs Mosmorran site with 9m funding, touts defence links

The UK Government has committed up to GBP 9 million to support the future of the Mossmorran industrial site in Fife following the closure of its ethylene plant, with ministers pointing to its proximity to energy and defence industries as part of its investment potential. The funding, announced by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, is intended to help secure new commercial uses for the site and support the local economy and workforce. The inve…

Community must be at heart of Mossmorran investment

Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell says the community must be central to plans for the UK government’s £9 million Mossmorran projects, or the funding may prove to be too little too late. The funding comes four months after the closure was announced and seven weeks after production at the plant halted. Mark said: “I am pleased the UK Government has finally answered my calls for initial match funding to support a just transition at Mossmorran, build…

UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future

New funding designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affected by the closure.