Drax posts bumper profits, sets sights on carbon removal project pipeline

James Murray
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Biomass storage domes at Drax Power Station in Yorkshire | Credit: Drax
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Biomass storage domes at Drax Power Station in Yorkshire | Credit: Drax

But renewable energy giant faces fresh criticism from green groups over subsidy support and biomass sourcing claims

Drax has today become the latest energy giant to post bumper profits, confirming that pre-tax earnings almost doubled to £731m on the back of record high power prices. The company said it had also further...

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