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UK allocates £200 million for the transition of the Grangemouth refinery

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an additional £200 million in funding to support the conversion of the Grangemouth industrial site in Scotland, which is set to close this summer.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the release of an additional £200 million to facilitate the transition of the Grangemouth industrial complex in Scotland. This announcement comes as the refinery, Scotland’s only and the UK’s oldest, is scheduled for closure next summer by its owner, Petroineos.

A key site undergoing transformation

Petroineos, a joint venture between British group Ineos and Chinese company PetroChina, plans to convert the refinery into a fuel import terminal, putting over 400 jobs at risk. Speaking at the Scottish Labour Party conference in Glasgow, Starmer described this investment as “a bet on Scotland’s industrial future.”

This funding is in addition to the £100 million already committed jointly by the UK and Scottish governments. Beyond financial support, the government plans to fund professional training programmes to facilitate the redeployment of affected employees.

Union support and calls for clarity

Unite, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, welcomed the initiative, calling it “a step in the right direction.” However, the union emphasised the need for further details on how the allocated funds will be used, stating that this should mark the beginning of a genuine transition for Grangemouth workers.

Additionally, Starmer reaffirmed the continued importance of oil and gas in Scotland’s energy mix for decades to come while highlighting the potential of the Grangemouth site for an industrial renewal focused on clean energy. He insisted on a pragmatic approach to the transition towards renewables, stressing the vital role of fossil fuels in ensuring national energy security.

An evolving energy policy

Since returning to power in July 2024, the Labour government has launched an ambitious green energy plan, aiming to position the UK as a global leader in the sector, notably through the newly established state-owned company Great British Energy. In September 2024, the country reached a historic milestone by shutting down its last coal-fired power plant, marking the end of coal use in electricity production, a first among G7 nations.

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