CHINESE INTEREST IN AGRICULTURAL WASTE

A Chinese energy company has its sights set on Gunnedah.

Council and Tongyu Heavy Industry are exploring options to establish a power station in the region.

Gunnedah Shire Council says it would use post-harvest cotton plants for bio-energy and coal for high efficiency and low emission power generation.

Mayor Jamie Chaffey says Gunnedah’s unique location creates great opportunities.

Already being recognised as a potential energy hub, the project could find a better use for agricultural waste at the end of harvest.

Research into the proposal has already begun.

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