Latest news with #EFWNessLtd
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Aberdeen waste plant to reopen two months after closure
The incinerator had shut after its Belgian operator, Indaver, threatened to abandon the site over serious maintenance faults. Refuse crews were forced to drive lorries full of waste 30 miles north to Peterhead, as they scrambled to avoid bin collection delays in the city. However, according to BBC Scotland News, the site will reopen after a deal with a new operator, EFW Ness Ltd, was reached. Aberdeen councillor Deena Tissera, who said "serious lessons" must be learned, told the broadcaster: "It is encouraging that the energy from waste plant is close to reopening following the recent dispute. "However, the fact remains that the council was blindsided by the announcement - a situation that raises serious concerns about communication and oversight." The incinerator, which opened in April 2024 over the objections of local residents, allegedly contained more than 1,800 faults when it was turned over to Indaver last year. A project of this size is typically expected to contain around 350 faults. Read more: Concerns levied as plans for Glasgow 'congestion charge' move forward Russell Findlay calls for 'pause' on new energy projects in Highlands Highland Broadband secures £50m in bid to connect 150 towns and villages In July, an Indaver spokesperson said: 'Indaver can confirm that, due to ongoing issues the company is experiencing in relation to its operations at the NESS waste-to-energy facility in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is reviewing its future involvement in the project.' At the time, an Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: 'Due to an issue between EFW Ness Ltd and its operating sub-contractor, the Ness Energy from Waste Facility is currently closed. Waste is being diverted to an alternative disposal facility. Residents should continue to put their bins out as normal.' Aberdeen City Council, Indaver, and EFW Ness have been contacted for comment.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Aberdeen energy generating waste plant set to open after shutdown
A new £150m energy generating waste plant in Aberdeen could return to operation within the next week after being shut down for nearly two months, BBC Scotland News facility in East Tullos was opened in April last year but then closed in Indaver previously confirmed it was reviewing its future involvement in the project, citing "ongoing issues", and the incinerator is still not accepting waste it is understood an agreement has been reached which will see EFW Ness Ltd running the facility moving forward. This may see a return to full operations shortly, although no date has been a result of the shut down, non-recyclable waste from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray has been being sent to landfill in Peterhead. It has led to some delays to bin collections over recent incinerator is used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils for non-recyclable waste, to reduce the amount sent to project is also designed to generate heat that is used in thousands of nearby homes. Aberdeen City Council, Indaver and EFW Ness have been approached for official councillor Deena Tissera said: "It is encouraging that the energy from waste plant is close to reopening following the recent dispute."However, the fact remains that the council was blindsided by the announcement - a situation that raises serious concerns about communication and oversight."She added that "serious lessons" must be learned, and that any losses incurred by the council were reimbursed. Landfill ban In June, the BBC's Disclosure was told up to 100 truckloads of Scotland's waste would be moved each day to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the Scottish government is banning black bag waste from being buried in landfill from 31 December, but acknowledged that there were not enough incinerators to meet the extra ban, which covers biodegradable municipal waste (BMW), will apply to almost all domestic and commercial ministers said any export of waste should only be viewed as a "short-term solution".The ban was originally meant to be in place by 2021 but was delayed because of the Covid pandemic and concerns that businesses were not ready.
STV News
09-07-2025
- Business
- STV News
City's incinerator shut and waste diverted amid row between council and operator
Aberdeen's incinerator is closed because of a conflict between the city council and the site's operator, with waste being diverted elsewhere. Indaver, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates the facility for the three local authorities that use it – Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray – but is reconsidering its involvement with the project. A spokesperson from the Aberdeen City Council said: 'Due to an issue between EFW Ness Ltd and its operating sub-contractor, the Ness Energy from Waste facility is currently closed. 'Waste is being diverted to an alternative disposal facility. 'Residents should continue to put their bins out as normal.' The £150m facility can process 150,000 tonnes of waste a year from its three council areas. It opened formally last year, after lengthy delays. A spokesperson for Indaver said: 'Indaver can confirm that, due to ongoing issues the company is experiencing in relation to its operations at the Ness waste-to-energy facility in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is reviewing its future involvement in the project. 'The company will not be providing further comment at this time.' It's thought the facility could be one of the last incinerators built in Scotland after a temporary ban was placed on building and approving new sites by the Scottish Government in 2022. It's not yet clear when the site will reopen to process non-recyclable waste. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
