Drax abandons plans for controversial 3.2GW gas power plant

Michael Holder
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Energy firm announces it will not develop new gas fired power at its site in North Yorkshire as it looks to focus on biomass and carbon capture plans

Drax has abandoned plans to build what would have been the largest gas-fired power station in Europe at its site in North Yorkshire, following major opposition from campaigners who had warned the project...

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