A working group aimed at supporting workers at risk of redundancy at Mossmorran will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
The Fife ethylene plant will close next month, with more than 400 jobs at risk, according to owners ExxonMobil.
The global energy giant said the plant was no longer economically viable and they could not sell it, forcing a decision to close the facility, another blow to the Scottish industry.
Following the announcement, the Government announced it would form the task force – to be led by Fife Council – with £9 million promised in this month's draft budget over the next three years to support workers.
Ahead of the meeting, which will be attended by Business Minister Richard Lochhead, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “This is a worrying time for Mossmorran workers and they rightly expect urgent action to be taken.
“I met with worker representatives earlier this month to assure them that we are doing everything we can to support them and the wider community.
“We have allocated £9 million over three years in our draft budget to support staff and communities affected by the plant closure.
“Today's meeting is an opportunity to collaborate with the UK Government, Fife Council, unions and local partners to agree how to best support people affected by ExxonMobil's decision.
“Meanwhile, our Partnership Action for Continued Employment (Pace) initiative provides skills and employability support for workers.”
