In July 2012, Drax confirmed that it plans to transform itself into a predominantly biomass-fuelled generator. Initially, Drax plans to convert three of its six generating units to run on sustainable biomass; the first unit will be converted in the second quarter of 2013, and the second a year thereafter.
Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire is already the largest, cleanest and most efficient coal-fired power station in the country. Our biomass plans will not only strengthen our environmental leadership position, but further enhance our reputation to stay at the forefront of developments to establish effective alternative fuel technologies for electricity generation in the UK.
