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Drax welcomes deal reached by EU institutions in support of #sustainably sourced #biomass. 👇🌿

Recognising its critical role in #energy systems and #forest management. ⚡️🌳https://t.co/rgzn4qV48h

— Drax (@DraxGroup) March 31, 2023

Cruachan Power Station's 316-metre-long dam once served as a setting for the Star Wars TV series, Andor. 🎬

But here on planet Earth, it has another big role to play in supporting Scotland and the UK's efforts to reach #netzero emissions. 🇬🇧

👉 https://t.co/kMYZACnRRQ

— Drax (@DraxGroup) March 31, 2023

We welcome @grahamstuart's response to @nadams question on today's UK Government announcement.

Confirming "Power #BECCS and Drax are critically important to this county and the future of our net zero strategy" pic.twitter.com/rUEFnyM1LB

— Drax (@DraxGroup) March 30, 2023

At Drax, we have plans to not only help countries around the world replace fossil fuels with renewable #biomass, but to become a carbon negative company by 2030. 🌍

Reducing our supply chain emissions will be important in achieving this. 🚢

👉 https://t.co/oOfdPPCkCN

— Drax (@DraxGroup) March 29, 2023

This year, we're hosting Easter themed events at the Skylark Centre on April 4th, 5th and 6th. 🐣

We'll be offering many different activities, including STEM, Nature scavenger hunt, Easter quiz and craft & play activities. 👥 📝

👉 Book here: https://t.co/Q3XZGt5Xev

— Drax (@DraxGroup) March 28, 2023

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