The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed.
In September last year the company said the refining activities would cease in 2025 as it transitions to becoming an import terminal for finished fuels.
In recent months there have been concerns for employment in the area and discussions with governments in Edinburgh and London about the site’s future.
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Iain Hardie, regional head of legal and external affairs, said: “Grangemouth refinery is no longer processing crude oil. Petroineos has invested £50 million in creating a modern import and distribution terminal capable of receiving finished fuels by sea for onward distribution to customers around the country.
“From today, we will be importing all the products necessary to meet Scotland’s demand for transport fuels.”
He continued: “We would like to pay tribute to the workforce here. Our colleagues have shown incredible commitment, dignity and resilience during months of uncertainty regarding the future of this facility, through the consultation period, phased shutdown and the start of refinery decommissioning.
“It has been a challenging period but their professionalism has ensured security of fuel supply to our customers across Scotland and beyond.”