In a statement to Holyrood, SNP secretary for net zero and energy Mairi McAllan said: “I restate the Scottish government’s commitment to working with all interested parties to plan for and to realise the most prosperous transition possible for Grangemouth and for Scotland.”

A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson said: “The UK government will always back the North Sea oil and gas sector and green industries, such as offshore wind and carbon capture and storage, to protect our energy security, attract investment and create opportunities for communities in Scotland and across the UK.”