SCOTLAND’S green transition reached a milestone with the launch of commercial operations at the Westfield Energy Recovery Facility (WERF), an advanced energy-from-waste plant developed by Brockwell Energy Services Limited (BESL). Operational since 30th June 2025, the £220 million facility transforms a former opencast coal site near Kinglassie into a clean energy flagship.
Located in the Westfield Green Energy Park, WERF converts non-recyclable residual waste into electricity and heat, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero and Zero Waste goals. It generates up to 24MW of baseload electricity, enough to power 70,000 homes, while diverting waste from landfill and attracting industrial operators seeking affordable renewable energy. Brockwell sold its equity in Westfield in 2022 to Equitix, which later sold a 50 per cent stake to Viridor. BESL remained involved, managing final construction and now overseeing operations. The project showcases Brockwell’s full-lifecycle infrastructure expertise, from origination to launch.
Sean McManus, Project Manager at Brockwell Energy, explained, “During peak construction, WERF employed over 400 workers, with 40 retained for long-term operations. Local supply chain partnerships have reinvested in the region, driving broader economic impact. With the landfill ban approaching, alternative solutions are essential. Fife Council, through its partnership with CIRECO, already has a deal to send 160,000 tonnes of waste to Westfield.”
Brockwell is also laying the foundation for a broader clean-tech ecosystem:
• 30MW Solar Array – Consent secured
• Floating Solar – Offshore and reservoir-based options under review
• Battery Storage (350MWh) – Planned grid-balancing system
Pamela Stevenson, Service Manager for Economic Development at Fife Council, commented, “Westfield invites businesses to co-locate within a sustainable energy cluster. From green manufacturing to data centres seeking low-cost renewable power, this project advances Fife’s energy transition. Westfield is not only generating clean electricity but may become a hub for industrial decarbonisation through private wire heat and power networks, supporting jobs, investment, and sustainability.”
With capacity to process around 240,000 tonnes of residual, commercial, and industrial waste annually, WERF provides a lasting solution for waste treatment in Fife and the wider region. The project is already boosting interest from businesses looking to locate at Westfield.
