Exxon Mobil5 days agoDefence firm's plan to turn Mossmorran into weapons factoryThe Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath ceased production in February after its owner ExxonMobil said it was no longer financially viable.5 days ago26 Aug 2026ExxonMobil fined £267,000 over chemical leaks at MossmorranSafety inspectors said the petrochemical giant was 'fortunate' no major incident arose from the leaks.26 Aug 202615 Jun 2026Esso fined £1m after Fawley oil refinery collapseHealth and Safety Executive said November 2022 incident could have been potentially fatal.15 Jun 202623 Mar 2026UK government announces £9m Mossmorran investmentThe chemical plant in Fife ended production after 40 years and is expected to be fully decommissioned by 2028.23 Mar 20263 Feb 2026Mossmorran stops production after 40 years with jobs at riskThe chemical works in Fife will be fully decommissioned with the process expected to be completed by early 2028.3 Feb 20267 Jan 2026Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USEarlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.7 Jan 202624 Nov 2025Scottish and UK governments hold 'constructive' Mossmorran talksMinisters from both administrations met in Fife, having initially organised separate summits. 24 Nov 202523 Nov 2025UK and Scottish ministers to hold rival Mossmorran summitsThe Scottish and UK governments have invited each other to meetings amid confusion over efforts to support the chemical plant.23 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Starmer vows support for Mossmorran workers Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk as ExxonMobil prepares to close part of the site.19 Nov 2025...
