Drax launches scheme to cut business energy bills

Drax has launched ‘ElectriFlex,’ a scheme allowing businesses to earn money by reducing electricity usage during peak hours

Drax partners with Port of Tyne for biomass imports

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

Decarbonising industrial heat: The technologies of today and tomorrow

Across an average year, industrial carbon emissions account for around 29% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) output

Scotland pushes UK Government for pumped storage hydro plant support

The Scottish Energy minister has called on the UK Government to support the development of pumped storage hydro plants, potentially creating 15,000 jobs

Drax denies “avoiding hundreds of millions in returns” to UK households

A Bloomberg investigation found that Drax allegedly avoided returning £639 million to households during UK cost of living crisis

Drax reports 101% surge in first half EBITDA

The energy giant said the growth was driven by system support services and power generation

Preferred suppliers selected for ‘UK’s largest’ electricity transmission project

The Eastern Green Link 2 project involves the development of a 2GW high-voltage direct current subsea transmission cable stretching from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England

Power giants unite for UK mega electricity transmission project

The project involves the construction of a 2GW high voltage direct current subsea transmission cable, stretching from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England

Drax power plant’s subsidies at risk over compliance

In response to concerns heard in the House of Lords, Lord Callanan has stressed the ongoing investigation by Ofgem to determine if the biomass is sustainable or not before any decisive action is taken