Yorkshire waste-to-energy plant aims to create 500 jobs after securing planning green light

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Construction expected to begin next year, after Lord Bourne approves plans for £300m Multifuel Energy waste power plant

A major waste-to-energy plant planned for West Yorkshire looks set to begin construction next year, after the government today granted planning consent for the £300m project. Energy and Climate Change...

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