Drax Power Station: Timber
Commons · Question 43725 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to stop unabated burning of wood at Drax power station.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 11 Apr 2025
The Government has agreed Heads of Terms with Drax for time-limited support from 2027 to 2031. The National Energy System Operator advised that without Drax we would face increased security of supply risks from 2027 to 2031. No decisions have been made on...