At a glance

We have engaged since May 2023 on our proposals and are confident in overcoming the remaining statutory consultee objection. Our improved plans maintain all of the project benefits while reducing potential impacts on local people. These are outlined below:

Producing green energy and supporting energy security

Longmorn Green Energy will produce renewable biomethane and biogenic CO2 to support the transition to net zero. This is a green fuel that will support our transition to net zero and reduce our dependence on foreign gas supplies.

Our plans will generate enough renewable gas to heat 8,831 homes. This is the equivalent to almost all homes in Elgin.

Waste Offtake

Acorn will be digesting whisky distillery co-products including pot ale, syrup and draff in combination with break crops and manures. Feedstocks are then delivered to the site to a secure and managed storage facility prior to being fed into the digestion process. The resulting digestate is pasteurised.

We’ve listened and improved our plans

Our application was submitted in May 2023 and during the determination period we have worked closely with the local community, MSP, MP and council officers.

We have listened to this feedback and revised our plans in December 2024 which maintain all of the benefits of clean renewable energy, tackle climate change and support the rural economy, whilst demonstrating the suitability of the site for this type of development.

Site Location

The plant will be close to feedstock and will have suitable access, as well as being visually well-screened. Additionally, the site is adjacent to national gas grid infrastructure and will be situated well away from residential properties. Find out more about the site location here.

Find out more about our changed plans here >