North-east Energy from Waste facility formally opened

The plant, located in East Tullos, became fully operational in December last year. Around 150,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste will be processed yearly from the three councils.

Electricity produced by the facility is sent to the national grid. Heat will also be supplied to a local district heating network.

The facility is managed by EFW Ness Ltd, a subsidiary of Acciona Industrial UK Ltd. Day-to-day operations are handled by the operator, Indaver UK.

Aberdeen City Council co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “I am pleased the energy from waste plant is now operational. This highlights the City Council’s commitment to improving how it manages non-recyclable waste by treating it as a valuable resource.

”The Torry Heat Network has been developed in parallel to this project. As a result, Aberdeen has one of the first energy from waste facilities in the country that will deliver heat locally.”

Councillor Gillian Owen, leader of Aberdeenshire Council, added: “It can take decades of waste management time and valuable resources to protect the environment from the pollutants that landfills contain.

“Instead, this energy from waste facility is a modern and more environmentally friendly solution that will cleanly and completely prevent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste going to landfill.”

Leader of Moray Council, Councillor Kathleen Robertson, added: “The opening of this facility couldn’t come at a better time and ensures that we not only meet our legislative obligations but will ensure that value, in terms of heat and electricity, is extracted from our waste.

“As a high-performing recycling authority we’re pleased we have a modern facility that will serve the residents of Moray, and our partner authorities, for decades to come.”