Decision Maker: Finance and Resources Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)      note the North East Scotland Shared (NESS) Energy from Waste Project (EfW) is a shared service between Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Moray Council to treat the residual waste from the three Councils; (2)      note that EFW Ness Ltd (Acciona) is the contractor responsible for delivering that service for the three authorities and it has sub-contracted the operation of the facility to Indaver, and that EFW Ness Ltd recently notified Indaver of their intention to terminate the operating sub-contract; (3)      note the ongoing contractual negotiations between Council officers and Acciona to ensure the Energy from Waste facility is fully operational as soon as possible; (4)      note that any changes in the delivery of waste management will be reported to the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee, through the performance report; and (5)      instruct the Chief Officer – Operations to provide an update to the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee when the Energy from Waste facility is operational, outlining any potential environmental impact and any contractual implications for the Council.