800 green jobs possible at Grangemouth refinery in Scotland

A new report suggests that 800 green jobs could be created at the Grangemouth oil refinery site in Scotland over the next 15 years. The refinery is the oldest in the UK and is set to close, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs. Funded by the Scottish and UK governments, the report, named Project Willow, outlines nine areas where private investment could generate employment in green industries. These areas include sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen production, and plastics recycling. The refinery's owner, Petroineos, announced the closure due to ongoing losses. Currently, the Grangemouth site employs about 2,000 people. The report aims to show how the site can transition to greener ventures while creating new jobs.