Aberdeenshire Council has approved plans for a new gas to energy project in Banchory.

The scheme will see gas produced at the Crow's Nest landfill site turned into energy to be used for powering a local household waste recycling centre and other nearby projects.

It is estimated more than 160 tonnes of carbon per year would be saved by the initiative and will help meet strict greenhouse gas emission targets.

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Cllr Jill Webster said: "When the Crows Nest Landfill site was capped some time ago, I was very keen to see whether the resultant landfill gases created could be captured and converted into useful energy rather than flared off. It is great news that a viable microgeneration scheme has been identified and that the Council can reduce carbon emissions whilst producing energy to run the Household Waste Recycling Centre as well."

Further reports on the development will be presented to councillors at a future date.

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