Fife is helping to drive "the revival of British manufacturing", according to the UK Energy Minister.
Michael Fallon made the claims while visiting BiFab's plant in Methil, where four offshore oil rig jackets are being built.
That £47million project is one of many that have helped grow the firm's staff from 400 to 2000 within four years.
Mr Fallon, who studied at St Andrews University in the 1970s, says the facilities on the Firth of Forth are in a prime location:
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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