Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Council resolved:- (i)             to note deliveries of waste to the North East Scotland Shared (NESS) Energy from Waste Project (EfW) recommenced on 19 August 2025 with all costs to be recovered through the contractual arrangements with the operator;   (ii)           to note the Finance and Resources (special) Committee on 31 July 2025 resolved to:-  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; and (iii)          to note the Chief Officer - Operations would provide an update to all members to confirm (1) when the EfW facility would be able to utilise the waste, which was now being accepted, to provide energy to the relevant homes; (2) how many times the EfW facility had not been operational since 13 June 2025 and for how long, which would include scheduled maintenance periods as well as down time for any other reason; and (3) the position regarding odour control, the involvement of SEPA and any updates as necessary.