Media
Here you’ll find the latest Drax Group press releases, a comprehensive media library, as well as informative resources. For more information, contact the media team. Our Annual Report and Regulatory News Announcements can be found in Investors.
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Press releases 2020
18 November 2020 - Coalition for Negative Emissions responds to Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
18 November 2020 - 49,000 new jobs in cutting edge green energy industries could boost Northern economy
22 October 2020 - Zero Carbon Humber unveils raft of supporters in show of unified strength to Minister
7 October 2020 - Zero Carbon Humber Partnership submits £75 million bid to advance UK’s first net zero industrial cluster
24 September 2020 - BECCS is 'most mature' of all carbon removal technologies, says IEA's carbon capture report
31 August 2020 - COVID lockdown made Britain's electricity system cleaner and cheaper, but harder to control
13 July 2020 - Two thirds of business leaders say they are more environmentally focussed following COVID-19 outbreak
25 June 2020 - Drax Group CEO responds to Committee on Climate Change's report to Parliament 'Reducing UK emissions'
24 June 2020 - Negative emissions pioneer Drax and leading global carbon capture company - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group - announce new BECCS pilot
18 May 2020 - Drax Group to supply free energy to 11 care homes in and around Ipswich and East Anglia during COVID-19 crisis
13 May 2020 - Drax Group to supply free energy to 29 care homes in and around Cardiff during COVID-19 crisis
11 May 2020 - Drax delivers laptops for learners to keep schools and students connected during COVID-19 crisis
7 May 2020 - Drax delivers laptops for learners to keep Scotland's schools and students connected during COVID-19 crisis
5 May 2020 - Drax Group to supply free energy to six care homes in and around Glasgow during COVID-19 crisis
5 May 2020 - Drax Group to supply free energy to 33 care homes across Northampton during COVID-19 crisis
5 May 2020 - Drax Group to supply free energy to 27 care homes across Yorkshire & The Humber during COVID-19 crisis
1 May 2020 - Drax launches new biomass carbon calculator that will enable industry to cut emissions from supply chain
29 April 2020 - Drax delivers laptops for learners to keep schools and students connected during COVID-19 crisis [Dumfries & Galloway]
28 April 2020 - Drax delivers laptops for learners to keep schools and students connected during COVID-19 crisis
20 April 2020 - Keeping the lights on: Network Rail reopens a vital British freight line after major repair operation
15 April 2020 - Drax Biomass donates $30,000 to help communities affected by COVID-19 and Easter tornadoes
25 March 2020 - Responsibility, wellbeing and trust during the COVID-19 outbreak, by Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner
20 March 2020 - Drax’s largest biomass shipment arrives at the UK’s biggest biomass handling facility
11 March 2020 - Drax Group CEO says Budget 'demonstrates the government’s commitment to communities and businesses in the North'
9 March 2020 - Opus Energy helps build greener businesses with new 100% renewable electricity tariff
20 February 2020 - Haven Power commits to help boost employability and skills for students in Ipswich
30 January 2020 - Negative emissions pioneer Drax announces new CCUS projects during Energy Minister’s visit
29 January 2020 - Drax’s Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station wins six year contract to keep electricity system stable
Press release archive
23 December 2019 - New tartan to commemorate workers who died building unique Scottish power station
20 December 2019 - Drax employees raise £5K and give 262 kilos of goods to local food banks at Christmas
20 December 2019 - Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I offers green energy to pubs
17 December 2019 - Will Gardiner comments on Scotland progress report from the Committee on Climate Change
16 December 2019 - Drax boosts STEM skills with new apprentices across Scotland
11 December 2019 - Motorists saved from flood waters by Drax employees
10 December 2019 - Will Gardiner’s Drax carbon negative ambition remarks at COP25
10 December 2019 - Drax sets world-first ambition to become carbon negative by 2030
4 December 2019 - Ten times more energy storage needed for Britain to reach net zero climate target
25 November 2019 - Airedale Junior School visits Europe's biggest carbon saving project
21 November 2019 - Drax Women of the Future Event Inspires New Career Paths for the Next Generation
13 November 2019 - Britain ranks second to last for power system flexibility in review of nine leading European countries
5 November 2019 - Zero Carbon Humber roadmap published to protect jobs and make major contribution to UK's climate goals
30 October 2019 - Selby apprentices win top prizes at Drax awards
24 October 2019 - Scottish Energy Minister visits Drax's iconic Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station
22 October 2019 - Outdoor education at Drax’s Skylark Centre goes from strength to strength
17 October 2019 - Ford UK selects Haven Power to supply renewable energy
17 October 2019 - Drax strengthens biomass sustainability policy and appoints Independent Advisory Board
8 October 2019 - Cruachan Visitor Centre wins 5-star award from VisitScotland
4 October 2019 - Drax's planning application to develop the latest in high efficiency gas turbine technology approved
3 October 2019 - Heavy loads safely delivered to iconic power station
3 October 2019 - Drax employees raise £6,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
24 September 2019 - Will Gardiner responds to UK Government report on Greenhouse gas removal technologies
19 September 2019 - New rapid response gas power station approved in Abergelli
12 September 2019 - Drax tees off to raise £2,200 for Macmillan Cancer Support
9 September 2019 - Zero Carbon Humber campaign launched to develop the world’s first zero carbon economy and decarbonise the North of England
29 August 2019 - EV battery emissions offset by lower carbon electricity system
28 August 2019 - Drax more than doubles its apprentice intake
22 August 2019 - Mongolian Ambassador visits Cruachan Power Station
14 August 2019 - Budding engineers wanted at iconic hollow mountain power station
9 August 2019 - Drax comments on COP26 announcement
8 August 2019 - Will Gardiner responds to IPCC report on land use
2 August 2019 - Resolution of pay dispute at Drax Power Station
2 August 2019 - Doosan Babcock Celebrates 10 Years Safety Success at Drax Power Station
28 July 2019 - Drax CEO Will Gardiner: “Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time” [video & subtitles]
24 July 2019 - Renewables power Britain to new carbon emissions record
23 July 2019 - Secondary pupils learn new skills at Drax
18 July 2019 - Drax Group launches apprenticeship scheme at Scottish sites
11 July 2019 - Will Gardiner comments on Future Energy Scenarios report
9 July 2019 - Drax and Selby District Council team up to tackle plastic waste
27 June 2019 - Drax secures £500,000 for innovative fuel cell carbon capture study
27 June 2019 - £5m Boost to scale up ground-breaking carbon capture pilot at Drax, UK’s largest power station
21 June 2019 - Will Gardiner comments on National Grid announcement that Great Britain’s energy system will achieve an historic milestone in 2019
18 June 2019 - Will Gardiner says COP26 is ‘important opportunity’ for UK to showcase its Net Zero plans
17 June 2019 - New carbon capture technology could help industry and agricultural sector decarbonise
12 June 2019 - New UK Net Zero Carbon Taskforce launched as Government commits to achieving net zero carbon by 2050
11 June 2019 - Drax Group CEO responds to UK Government’s Net Zero pledge
28 May 2019 - Leading energy companies announce new zero-carbon UK partnership
23 May 2019 - EV excellence street race students in pole position at awards evening
23 May 2019 - Harry harks back to his head for heights – 50 years on from building giant power station chimney
20 May 2019 - Treasury Minister Robert Jenrick visits groundbreaking bioenergy carbon capture project
13 May 2019 - Drax announces £100,000 for Galloway Glens initiative
2 May 2019 - Drax Group CEO responds to 'Net Zero' report from the Committee on Climate Change
29 April 2019 - Dan’s double celebration: EV race champion and power station apprentice
29 April 2019 - Drax revs up businesses with bespoke EV services
25 April 2019 - Racers give up Easter holidays to gear up for city centre EV race
25 April 2019 - Children reach for the sky at workshop to mark airship’s centenary
25 April 2019 - Drax Group CEO comments on BEIS Select Committee CCUS report
23 April 2019 - Marble-ous Easter fun days at Drax pull in visitors
17 April 2019 - Drax appoints John Baxter as Non-Executive Director
11 April 2019 - Innovative robotics technology underway at Opus Energy
11 April 2019 - Drax Group Director appointed to CBI Board
8 April 2019 - Taiwanese ambassador visit to Drax
4 April 2019 - Public examination of Drax Repower plan closes
28 March 2019 - New tech to tackle climate change could fuel UK economy post-Brexit
25 March 2019 - STEM subjects get revved up with electric cars from Drax
13 March 2019 - New rapid response gas power station approved in Bedfordshire [Millbrook Power]
6 March 2019 - Giant airship’s centenary inspires celebratory STEM event
4 March 2019 - New opportunities created by multi award-winning power station rail project
14 February 2019 - Award-winning tourist attraction re-opens to the public
13 February 2019 - UK progress on climate targets at risk
7 February 2019 - Carbon dioxide now being captured in first of its kind BECCS pilot
4 February 2019 - C-Capture raises £3.5m in funding round led by BP, Drax and IP Group
1 February 2019 - Pedal power station
31 January 2019 - Award-winning tourist attraction re-opens to the public for 2019
23 January 2019 - Power station apprentice scheme applicants near deadline
10 January 2019 - Drax acquires Cruachan Power Station as part of £702m power deal
1 January 2019 - Completion of deal means Drax will play bigger role at heart of Great Britain’s energy system
7 December 2018 - Drax apprentice evening inspires the next generation
5 December 2018 - UK among world leaders in global energy revolution, new report launched at COP24 finds
30 November 2018 - Doosan Babcock strengthens partnership with Drax Power Limited
29 November 2018 - Energy and Clean Growth Minister visits innovative carbon capture pilot at Drax
27 November 2018 - Drax Group CEO comments on European carbon pricing declaration
26 November 2018 - Drax apprentices shine at awards
26 November 2018 - Santa to visit Drax as Christmas countdown begins
26 November 2018 - Europe’s first bioenergy carbon capture and storage pilot now underway
20 November 2018 - Smart Green Shipping Alliance partners with Drax and Ultrabulk to cut shipping supply chain emissions
19 November 2019 - Will Gardiner responds to Energy Transitions Commission report
19 November 2018 - Energy revolution creating a two-tier economy leaving millions of families and businesses behind
15 November 2018 - Drax Group CEO agrees with Committee on Climate Change – Sustainably sourced biomass will play an essential, long-term role in delivering the low carbon future needed to meet our climate targets
12 November 2018 - Drax generates £1.6bn and supports over 17,500 jobs in the UK
11 November 2018 - Northamptonshire farm trials innovative solar power with storage battery
11 November 2018 - Forthcoming examination hearings regarding Drax Repower planning permission
6 November 2018 - Capacity from renewables has overtaken fossil fuels
31 October 2018 - Would you Bee-lieve it? Honey produced at Drax power station
29 October 2018 - Budget comments from Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner
26 October 2018 - US Ambassador visits UK’s biggest power station
24 October 2018 - Drax HR team’s career advice for next generation of engineers
22 October 2018 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss comments on Aurora report
22 October 2018 - Andy Koss, Drax Power CEO, comments on ippr North energy report
18 October 2018 - Drax Group B2B power suppliers set new record for businesses using 100% renewable power
8 October 2018 - Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner responds to IPCC and IEA reports on climate change and renewable energy
8 October 2018 - Leeds MP visits ‘ground-breaking’ carbon capture company
3 October 2018 - Drax puts innovative robot technology to the test
1 October 2018 - Drax staff raise £2,500 for Macmillan
29 September 2018 - Emergency training exercise at Drax Power Station
26 September 2018 - Delivering social, economic and environmental benefits for the Northern Powerhouse region
19 September 2018 - Power station rail project named as best in class
17 September 2018 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss comments on Electric Insights report ‘Coal comeback pushes up UK’s carbon emissions’
30 August 2018 - Next generation of engineers kick start careers at Drax
22 August 2018 - Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire, welcomed Nigel Adams MP, for the official switch on of its fourth biomass generating unit.
20 August 2018 - Drax closer to coal-free future with fourth biomass unit conversion
13 August 2018 - 1 in 4 UK businesses consider renewable energy a ‘fad’ [Haven Power]
10 August 2018 - Drax could help keep the fizz in the drinks sector
31 July 2018 - Drax signs £40 million contract with Siemens for turbine upgrades
27 July 2018 - Heatwave electricity demand surges as we battle to keep cool
23 July 2018 - Last spaces available for summer activity programme
19 July 2018 - Drax responds to CCUS Cost Challenge Task Force Report
6 July 2018 - Korean electricity producers learn about powering past coal
5 July 2018 - New Drax trains: Powering the Northern Powerhouse
4 July 2018 - World Cup cuppas see Great Britain’s electricity demand surge
29 June 2018 - Most accurate Electric Insights now available
26 June 2018 - Drax Repower project application accepted by planing inspectorate for examination
22 June 2018 - Institution of civil engineers celebrates engineering excellence at Drax power station
6 June 2018 - Drax moves closer to coal-free future with unit four conversion
30 May 2018 - Drax submits application to develop Repower project
25 May 2018 - Government Carbon Capture and Storage Team visits Drax Power Station
21 May 2018 - Drax to pilot Europe’s first carbon capture storage project
23 April 2018 - ‘Beast from the East’ exposes reliance on French interconnector
9 April 2018 - UK's biggest power station signs up to Powering Past Coal Alliance
5 April 2018 - Drax hosts Whitehall & Industry Group
8 March 2018 - We stand on the precipice of an electric revolution - Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner's speech to the British Chambers of Commerce
27 February 2018 - Drax Group plc Chief Executive Will Gardiner comments on full year results
21 February 2018 - Britain now produces enough renewable electricity to power the entire country 60 years ago
14 February 2018 - Brothers claim top prizes at apprenticeship awards
13 February 2018 - Northern Powerhouse Minister and Selby MP visit Drax to find out more about Drax Repower
3 February 2018 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss responds to Skipton to Colne rail route announcement
1 February 2018 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss responds to ‘Educating the North’ Northern Powerhouse Partnership Report
27 January 2018 - Opus Energy supplied 90% renewable electricity to its customers at no extra cost
18 January 2018 - 9 in 10 London SMEs struggling with productivity [Opus Energy]
17 January 2018 - Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner responds to European Parliament REDII vote
16 January 2018 - Kick start a career in engineering at Drax
11 January 2018 - More local events to discuss gas and battery project [Drax Power Station CCGT]
5 January 2018 - Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner responds to unabated coal closure consultation
5 January 2018 - Energy is less than 40% of your electricity bill – so what makes up the rest of the cost? [Haven Power]
2 January 2018 - Local people to be consulted on plans for gas-fired power station [Abergelli Power]
27 December 2017 - Great Britain’s lowest carbon Christmas
29 November 2017 - LaSalle BioEnergy begins pellet production [Drax Biomass]
28 November 2017 - Millbrook Power’s application for Development Consent Order accepted for examination
27 November 2017 - Drax Group CEO Dorothy Thompson responds to Industrial Strategy White Paper
27 November 2017 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss comments on Industrial Strategy White Paper
22 November 2017 - Drax Group CEO Dorothy Thompson responds to Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Budget
15 November 2017 - Britain enters top ten low carbon power league
6 November 2017 - Opus Energy recognised as winning brand for small businesses
2 November 2017 - Drax Biomass receives the Governor's award for excellence in exporting
26 October 2017 - Drax Repower: Chance to give views on gas and battery project
18 October 2017 - Drax generates £1.7bn and supports over 18,500 jobs in the UK
18 October 2017 - New report shows Ipswich-based Haven Power generates £488 million for the UK’s economy
12 October 2017 - Drax Group CEO Dorothy Thompson responds UK government’s Clean Growth Strategy
12 October 2017 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss responds to National Grid's Winter Outlook Report 2017/18
09 October 2017 - Drax collaborates with academics to meet the UK’s changing energy needs
3 October 2017 - Our UK renewable power generation, at a glance [Opus Energy]
29 September 2017 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss says innovation could transform the region’s energy sector, as Northern Powerhouse Partnership releases ‘Prime Capabilities’ report
21 September 2017 - Drax Power CEO Andy Koss comments on report finding the North of England generates £91 billion for UK bioeconomy
13 September 2017 - Drax starts planning process for battery storage and gas options on site
13 September 2017 - Haven Power reaches new heights
17 August 2017 - Emissions from electric vehicles fall by two thirds thanks to greener electricity generation
28 July 2017 - CEO Dorothy Thompson comments on Forest2Market report showing increasing demand for wood fibre leads to forest growth
27 July 2017 - Powering the Northern Powerhouse
24 July 2017 - Exciting Government initiative will unlock innovation, according to Drax Group CEO
14 July 2017 - York pupils ride into first place in £10,000 schools STEM challenge
10 July 2017 - Drax meets community representatives in Eye [Progress Power]
07 July 2017 - Parkinson Lane Primary are 2017 Drax Cup champions
30 June 2017 - LEON works with Opus Energy to get 100% solar power
13 June 2017 – Carlton pupils attend pop-up Drax virtual tour
6 June 2017 - Drax Biomass awarded prestigious Lantern Award
18 May 2017 - Millbrook Power seeks local views about power station project
11 May 2017 – Seasonal deployment – powering the clean energy revolution whatever the weather
3 April 2017 - Drax Biomass submits winning bid for central Louisiana pellet manufacturing facility
15 March 2017 - Nikki Flanders announced as Chief Operating Officer of Opus Energy
6 March 2017 - Drax Biomass, American Forest Foundation launch initiative to support private landowners in NE Louisiana, SE Arkansas
06 Mar 2017 – Fun science in the woods for families
09 Feb 2017 – Power sector’s carbon emissions at 60-year low as coal generation falls dramatically
29 December 2016 - Renewable energy makes it the UK's greenest Christmas
19 December 2016 - Drax given green light to complete biomass upgrade, saving 12 million tonnes of carbon every year
01 December 2016 - Drax opens apprenticeship opportunity for 2017
14 Nov 2016 - More than 50% of Britain’s electricity now low carbon according to ground-breaking new report
07 Sep 2016 Drax generates £1.2bn and over 14,000 jobs for the economy says new report from Oxford Economics
16 Feb 2016 - Consumers could save £2 billion if green light given for reform of energy generation auctions
01 Feb 2016 - Drax competition celebrates release of special edition Hornby biomass wagons
01 Oct 2015 - Will Gardiner appointed Drax Finance Director
25 Sep 2015 - Drax announces plan to end further investment in White Rose Carbon Capture & Storage project
20 Aug 2015 - Creative crafts at Drax Summer Art Schools
24 Jul 2015 - Nearly a third would pay more to go green but value for money is key
09 Jul 2015 - New milestone reached in biomass supply chain
25 Jun 2015 - Five stars for safety
23 Jun 2015 - Drax is a winner in the RoSPA Awards 2015
17 Jun 2015 - Drax to save 20 millionth tonne of carbon through use of sustainable biomass
26 May 2015 - Haven power signs £520m deal with Thames Water
07 Apr 2015 - Family fun at Easter Eggstravaganza
24 Jul 2014 - Drax welcomes DECC carbon calculator’s contribution to sustainable biomass debate
Media library
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