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Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay Complexes

Mossmorran is situated near Cowdenbeath, 20km north of Edinburgh. The Mossmorran complex consists of two neighbouring plants: the Fife Natural Gas Liquids (FNGL) Plant operated by Shell U.K. Limited and the Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) operated by ExxonMobil Chemical Limited.

The Fife Ethylene Plant ceased operations in February 2026 and is currently being decommissioned. SEPA continue to regulate the plant, undertaking regular contact and inspections.

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30 October - Shell Fife NGL - site alarm test

Date published: 30 October 2026

The operator has issued the following community notice:

"I am writing to let you know that we will carry out an additional test of our site alarm today, Friday 30th October between 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Residents in the surrounding area may hear the alarm sounding from the site for a short period during this time.

"The test in addition to our regular weekly alarm test, which takes place every Wednesday at 10am. Please be assured that this additional planned test does not indicate an emergency.

"If you have any questions or comments, please contact us. Our latest notices and contact details are also available on the plant website."

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