Minister defends closure of Scotland’s solely crude oil refinery

Grangemouth refinery has ceased producing crude oil for the ultimate time, proprietor Petroineos has confirmed.

Politicians in Scotland have argued the federal government has acted unfairly by saving the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, however letting the oil refinery shut with the lack of 430 jobs.

It additionally means Scotland not has any working oil refineries.

Steve Reed, the atmosphere secretary, says the federal government has invested £200m in retraining staff to allow them to tackle jobs when the refinery turns into a distribution and imports hub.

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