Drax launches dedicated carbon removals business

Stuart Stone
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Drax Power Station, in North Yorkshire | Credit: Drax
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Drax Power Station, in North Yorkshire | Credit: Drax

Power plant operator launches US-headquartered entity to oversee development and construction of new-build BECCS plants

Drax has unveiled plans to establish an independent business unit tasked with overseeing the development and construction of new-build bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) plants capable of...

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