ExxonMobil closes UK plant blaming ‘policy’ obstacles
US oil giant ExxonMobil said Tuesday it was closing an ethylene gas plant in Scotland because of what it said were difficult economic and policy conditions in Britain.
ExxonMobil said around 179 employees were directly affected, plus about 250 contractors.
Industry Minister Chris McDonald told parliament around 50 jobs would be potentially relocated with a further 50 remaining on site at the Fife Ethylene Plant north of Edinburgh until 2027/28.
