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Every opportunity to extend life of refinery will be explored, vows minister

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Scotland’s Energy Secretary has said he will explore every opportunity to extend operations at the country’s only oil refinery beyond 2025 – but is not one to set “unrealistic expectations”.

Neil Gray said he will work with colleagues in the and the to look at every avenue for extending the life of the refinery at and ensuring there is a continued industrial operation

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