Half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022

Strong performance, supporting security of supply, investment in renewables.

Drax expands its operations into Asia to support region’s renewable energy transition

Renewable energy company Drax Group is expanding its operations into Japan as part of its ambitions to increase sustainable biomass sales to support energy security and decarbonisation in Asia.

Drax submits plans to build world’s largest carbon capture and storage project

Renewable energy company Drax has submitted plans to build the world’s largest carbon capture facility at its North Yorkshire power station.

MOL Drybulk and Drax launch green shipping initiative

Leading renewable energy company Drax Group and Japanese shipping company MOL Drybulk Ltd. are working together to reduce the emissions and fuel costs associated with shipping biomass by deploying wind power technology on its vessels.

Getting Britain ready for the next generation of energy projects

Long-duration energy storage is essential for a renewable future, but government must act to unlock investment.

Updated expectations for full year 2022

Six-month extension of coal operations at request of UK Government

In response to increased pressure on European gas markets and associated concerns about electricity security of supply in the UK this winter, the UK Government has asked owners of legacy coal-fired generation assets, including Drax, to work together with National Grid to temporarily extend the life of their coal generation assets to March 2023.

Drax leads Louisiana Forestry Association Educator’s Tour

Renewable energy company Drax has partnered with the Louisiana Forestry Association (LFA) to guide their annual Educator’s Tour across its pellet plant in LaSalle Parish.

University of Oxford sustainability students visit Britain’s biggest renewable power station

Students enrolled on MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford have visited Drax Power Station to see first-hand how renewable electricity is generated by Britain’s biggest power station.

Drax and Selby College aim to spark students’ imaginations

Renewable energy company Drax has partnered with Selby College to help inspire students to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects.

Drax boosts education and skills with work experience placements

Drax is offering young people a valuable insight into the world of work at its sites in Scotland, including Cruachan Power Station near Oban, as part of the renewable energy company’s commitment to supporting education and skills.