The cost of building a bio-energy plant for the North East in Dysnes in the Eyjafjörður region could be around 5.1 billion ISK and its operations are expected to pay off in 15 years if the most optimistic plans for the operation’s margins are successful. This is reflected in a primary efficiency assessment carried out by the Association of Local Authorities and Economic Development in North Iceland (SSNE) and is currently being discussed by the municipalities.