Drax
2023 was a record-breaking year for electricity generation, and there were plenty of other highlights too
According to a BBC investigation, Drax, benefitting from £6 billion in UK green subsidies, has been burning wood sourced from some of the planet’s most valuable forests
The new unit, based in Houston, US will lead the development of BECCS plants with a goal to remove over six million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year
A new National Audit Office report reveals that despite over £20 billion in government support to biomass businesses in the past two decades, the government lacks adequate evaluation of sustainability compliance
The UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted approval for Drax Power Station’s plans to convert biomass units to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Drax has launched ‘ElectriFlex,’ a scheme allowing businesses to earn money by reducing electricity usage during peak hours
In a new four-year agreement, the Port of Tyne will annually import up to one million tonnes of biomass via rail for delivery to the Drax power station
Across an average year, industrial carbon emissions account for around 29% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) output
The Scottish Energy minister has called on the UK Government to support the development of pumped storage hydro plants, potentially creating 15,000 jobs
A Bloomberg investigation found that Drax allegedly avoided returning £639 million to households during UK cost of living crisis