Coal giant sees future in biomass

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Coal plant operator Drax is planning to open three new biomass plants in the UK

Facing pressure from environmental regulations and direct action from protest groups, coal power operator Drax Group has announced plans to develop a 900MW biomass-fired business with the help of German...

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