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Grangemouth opportunity

Grangemouth is set to become Scotland’s low carbon manufacturing hub of the future. Explore the opportunities emerging at this evolving industrial site.

Grangemouth is entering a bold new chapter. For decades it’s been Scotland’s leading centre for petrochemical refining and manufacturing. Now, it’s undergoing an exciting economic transformation.

The shift represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform this industrial heartland into a world-leading low carbon manufacturing cluster, with a focus on sustainable fuels and fine chemicals.

Grangemouth is set to play an important role in Scotland’s journey to net zero – developing ways to decarbonise industry, while creating sustainable jobs and supporting the region's economic growth.

Economic and environmental impact

By 2040, developments at Grangemouth could deliver:

  • Up to 800 jobs (as a base figure) and as many as 1,200 with growth

  • A total gross value added (GVA) contribution ranging from £600 million to £700 million (at base), to as much as £1 billion to £2 billion (with growth)

  • An annual reduction in CO₂ emissions of between 3.5 and 6 million tonnes

Benefits of the Grangemouth site

As an industrial site, Grangemouth offers numerous strategic advantages for companies and investors, including:

  • A strategic location: the site enjoys easy access to transport options including Scotland’s largest container port and major motorways (the M8, M9, and M80) and proximity to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other key locations
  • A skilled workforce: with strong links to the research and talent pipelines in Forth Valley College and universities in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling
  • Green Freeport status: the site is part of the Forth Green Freeport initiative, which unlocks incentives for green investment
  • A rich industrial legacy: the site is already equipped with critical infrastructure and makes a £900 million annual contribution to the UK economy

Get involved

The redevelopment at Grangemouth presents opportunities for a range of companies and investors across various sectors and stages of the supply chain. In particular, there are opportunities for:

  • Technology providers who can bring proven solutions to scale
  • Feedstock suppliers who can support new value chains
  • Investors who can back Scotland’s green industrial future
  • Corporate partners who can secure low-carbon products and build resilient supply chains

Contact us

Want to learn more about opportunities at Grangemouth? Get in touch to speak to one of our advisers.

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