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Power Firm Jobs at Risk as Selby-Based Drax Launches Consultation
Drax Group plans cuts across UK and North America as part of strategy shift, risking over 350 jobs to support flexible generation and sustainable biomass growth.
- On Tuesday, Drax Group announced a consultation in the UK and North America that could reduce its workforce by around 350 roles.
- Drax Group said it is evolving its strategy to build a strong, resilient business focused on flexible generation, options for Drax Power Station beyond 2031, and advancing sustainable biomass initiatives.
- The firm employed around 3,250 employees worldwide at the end of 2024 and supports more than 1,200 jobs in Scotland, operating Cruachan pumped storage hydro station .
- Trade unions hit back at the plans, with GMB and Unite condemning them as a betrayal, and Keir Mather said he is concerned and will engage with unions.
- Despite reporting strong recent financial performance, Drax announced restructuring, including plans for a data centre at its Yorkshire power station that could run as soon as 2027, contrasting with earlier December reports of 100-role cuts.
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