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🌿 Enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future. CEO: @ddwg. ⚡️@DraxGroupUK @DraxGroupUS @DraxGroupCanada @DraxEnergy @DraxEVs @ElecInsights

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Britain got tantalisingly close to running its power system with zero carbon (peak 98.8% clean) But balancing the grid cost more than £4 billion in the first half of 2026. £50 for every single person!! Storage, grids & flex must catch up! Read more in reports.electricinsights.co.…
The cost of balancing Britain's electricity has increased rapidly, reaching over £4 billion for the first six months of 2026. Data from Electric Insights: https://www.electricinsights.co.uk/

ALT The cost of balancing Britain's electricity has increased rapidly, reaching over £4 billion for the first six months of 2026. Data from Electric Insights: https://www.electricinsights.co.uk/

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A giant battery hidden inside a mountain? ⛰️ Cruachan Power Station shows how long-duration energy storage can store clean, homegrown energy and keep electricity flowing when we need it most. No sunshine or wind required. More of this on the way, soon...
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The Cruachan power station, a kilometre deep inside the mountain, and the dam above are iconic feats of Scottish engineering. Scotland’s vast renewable energy capacity continues to grow. It was great to see the work ongoing to upgrade these vital facilities.
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As Scotland transitions to net zero, energy storage like pumped hydro will play a key role in building resilience for the future. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Cruachan Power Station to see progress on @DraxGroupUK £80 million upgrade project at the iconic hydro plant.
First Minister John Swinney with two representatives of Drax Group wearing white hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are standing smiling in front of a large hydro plant in the mountains.

ALT First Minister John Swinney with two representatives of Drax Group wearing white hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are standing smiling in front of a large hydro plant in the mountains.

First Minister John Swinney with 2 representatives of Drax Group in hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are stood inside the hydro plant station with rocky walls.

ALT First Minister John Swinney with 2 representatives of Drax Group in hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are stood inside the hydro plant station with rocky walls.

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The UK’s AI race is all about electricity. 70% of data centre capacity lies within 20 miles of London. They block new homes being built because the grid can’t cope. We must look beyond - to places with clean power and strong grid access. Read in full: reports.electricinsights.co.…
The UK’s data centres are heavily concentrated around London, unlike its clean power stations. 1.7 GW of the UK’s 2.4 GW of data centres lie within 20 miles of the capital. Left map shows the location and power capacity of every data centre in the UK. Right map shows the location and capacity of large clean power stations in the UK (nuclear, biomass, hydro and wind). Cross and bubbles are sized according to power capacity.

ALT The UK’s data centres are heavily concentrated around London, unlike its clean power stations. 1.7 GW of the UK’s 2.4 GW of data centres lie within 20 miles of the capital. Left map shows the location and power capacity of every data centre in the UK. Right map shows the location and capacity of large clean power stations in the UK (nuclear, biomass, hydro and wind). Cross and bubbles are sized according to power capacity.

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Drax Group UK@DraxGroupUKApr 28
We’re pleased to have completed the first in a series of solar power installations across our historic Galloway and Lanark hydropower schemes in Scotland. ☀️ Learn more in our press release: drax.com/press_release/new-d…
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(1/2) This weekend is the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch (23–25 Jan) — the UK’s biggest wildlife survey. 🐦@Natures_Voice By spending just one hour watching and counting birds where you are, you can help scientists understand how our bird populations are faring.
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The Louisiana agriculture delegation stopped by to deliver excellent news regarding @DraxGroup's commitment to secure forward contracts with Louisiana forestry and wood pellet producers, which will be a major boost for Louisiana jobs and exports. This agreement stems from @POTUS @Realdonaldtrump and @SecRollins' steadfast leadership and trade advocacy between the U.S. and UK. Together, we’re building a stronger, energy secure transatlantic partnership.
Ambassador Stephens with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

ALT Ambassador Stephens with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

Ambassador Stephens speaks with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

ALT Ambassador Stephens speaks with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

Ambassador Stephens with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

ALT Ambassador Stephens with members of the Louisiana agriculture delegation.

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Great news for U.S.-UK trade and collaboration on energy! @DraxGroup and the UK government have announced a new agreement which will boost energy security in the UK through U.S. biomass exports. This transatlantic partnership is expected to save UK consumers £ billions in energy costs, supporting economic growth and resilience.
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Earlier this year during @USDA’s first TRUMP Trade Mission to the UK 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧, we pushed hard for the UK to buy American wood pellets from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Maine to power their energy future. And today, they are! This is a BIG trade win for America! The UK just announced a major energy deal with @DraxGroup powered by U.S. biomass exports. A victory for our farmers, foresters, and producers. Billions in new sales. More jobs here at home. And once again, American energy leading the world. 💪🌎🇺🇸
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We're pleased that the UK Government has finalised an agreement with our members, Drax Group on a new support mechanism for low-carbon, dispatchable generation post-2027.
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Happy 60th birthday to Cruachan Power Station – ‘The Hollow Mountain’ – on the bank of Loch Awe. Run by @DraxGroup, it supplies clean, reliable energy to half a million homes across the UK. Discover Cruachan’s story here: trib.al/yAyxNOl #AD trib.al/jHCqtFa

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Drax is listening to concerns - and we are determined to learn from them ow.ly/sstf105XpwH

Drax is listening to concerns - and we are determined to learn from them

We understand that we need to do more to demonstrate that the biomass we use is genuinely sustainable and that we are taking the necessary steps to operate our business responsibly, writes Drax...

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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our first Executive Director, Jonathan Oxley. 🤝 In this role, Jonathan will refine and deliver our strategy to transform the Humber into a decarbonised industrial cluster. 🌍
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Drax Group UK@DraxGroupUK31 Dec 2024
In celebration of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary today, our team held a small ceremony in the control room - 50 years to the day and minute that the power station was declared commercial. 🎉 ⚡ We look forward to bringing power to the people for generations to come. 💡
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We’re pleased to hear that the Northern Endurance Partnership and @NetZeroTeesside Power Projects have moved to the next stage of development. ⚡ Hear from Richard Gwilliam, Chair of the Humber Energy Board on why the Humber needs to be next… 💬 ⬇️
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Drax Group UK@DraxGroupUK28 Nov 2024
On Tuesday, we were in the House of Lords celebrating the launch of @humber_energy's latest report, ‘Delivering the Vision’, which sets out a clear pathway to meeting the UK’s climate targets. 🗞️ 💭
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WATCH: 🌍 #Yorkshire's Drax Power Station is celebrating 50-years from coal to green energy and leading the way in #carboncapture and storage #BECCS💚⚡️ See our full exclusive documentary at dailymotion.com/video/x99qhd… READ #eMag: bit.ly/YPDraxAt50Magazine @DraxGroup @DraxGroupUK #ad
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Drax Group UK@DraxGroupUK14 Nov 2024
📣This week the UK government unveiled its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (#NDC) target to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035 from 1990 levels. This builds on the 2030 target of 68%. 🌍
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Long Duration Electricity Storage allows us to store electricity produced from renewable sources & use it over hours of high demand. It also supports our #CleanPower 2030 and #NetZero missions. Really progressive discussion with developers & trade associations this morning!
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ALT People round a meeting room table in discussion

People round a meeting room table in discussion

ALT People round a meeting room table in discussion

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📢CCSA statement: #BECCS is crucial for the UK’s net zero goals, removing CO₂ while ensuring energy security. It will be key to meeting emissions targets by 2030 and beyond. Read the full statement:👇bit.ly/4ePedKi

CCSA statement on the role of BECCS in getting to net zero | Carbon Capture and Storage Association

📢 CCSA statement on the role of BECCS in achieving net zero ❗For the UK to meet its net zero targets, negative emissions technologies like BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) are...

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