Drax to 'Begin one of the Most Expensive Energy Projects in the World – And UK Public Will Pay Three Times Over'

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Drax to 'Begin one of the Most Expensive Energy Projects in the World – And UK Public Will Pay Three Times Over'

Drax power station burns wood pellets made of trees – a process known as biomass energy – imported from US, Canada, Brazil, and Europe for electricity production. It is the largest producer of carbon emissions in the UK. The company, which has four sites across England and Scotland and produces around 4% of the UK's power and 9% of its renewable electricity, started burning biomass in 2010. In 2023, it fully transitioned away from coal. Drax no…