Hackett describes the situation as being at a critical juncture. “One direction leads to redundancies, decline, and stagnation,” he stated. “The other direction leads to growth, investment, jobs, and prosperity.”
A British government spokesperson commented, “We understand this is a concerning time for workers and their families, which is why we began discussions with the company about potential financial support last month.”
They continued, “We will keep taking proactive measures to tackle the longstanding challenges the company faces and are committed to working closely with them during this period to develop a plan that protects supply chains, jobs, and livelihoods.”
‘I watched it get built’
The company was anticipating a £1.25 billion investment from Meld Energy to supply feedstock for a new sustainable aviation fuel plant at Saltend, which is currently on hold pending the government’s decision.
Dean Brown, who oversees plant operations at Vivergo, has been working there for 15 years, starting when he was 25 years old as a technician.
“Before joining Vivergo, I watched it get built,” he said. “I persistently urged the production manager for about a year during the plant’s construction to inform me about job openings. I wanted to be part of this, part of the greener energy and bioethanol future.”
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