Mossmorran flaring9 Dec 2025Is there a future for carbon capture and storage in Scotland?Academics say the Acorn project in Aberdeenshire is facing difficulties, but the company insists it is viable.9 Dec 202521 Nov 2025'This area is really struggling - Mossmorran closure is bad news'The closure of the petrochemical plant could hit the already struggling town of Cowdenbeath.21 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Mossmorran firm fined £176,000 over flaring at chemical plantExxonMobil said there was no actual danger but it identified failings and has made improvements since.28 Oct 202522 Jun 2021Noise-reducing ground flare planned for MossmorranExxonMobil said at least 98 % of flaring at the chemical plant would be contained in the new installation.22 Jun 202124 May 2021Safety watchdog seeks chemical plant prosecutionIt follows an inspection of the plant at Mossmorran in Fife in the spring of 2019.24 May 20217 Apr 2021Flare tip to be fitted to reduce Mossmorran noiseThe installation is part of a £140m upgrade of the Mossmorran site, owned by ExxonMobil in Fife.7 Apr 2021
