Drax in talks with Iberdrola to buy UK pumped storage, hydro and gas plants

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UK energy firm confirms preliminary talks over deal with Spanish owner of Scottish Power

Drax is currently in talks with Spanish energy giant Iberdrola over the potential acquisition of a UK portfolio of pumped storage, renewable hydropower, and gas fired power facilities, the company confirmed...

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