Syngenta proposes closing Scottish chemical plant, putting 377 jobs at risk

Syngenta, a global agrochemical company owned by China's Sinochem, announced plans to close its Grangemouth chemical plant in Scotland, putting 377 jobs at risk. The company cited increasing international competition and challenging energy costs. The announcement came just over a year after Syngenta received £2.2 million in Scottish Enterprise funding to expand the site. Local politicians expressed concern and urged governments to protect jobs and release promised funding. The UK government said it would explore all options for the site and workforce.