Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 126634

Drax Power: Disclosure of Information

Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the candour and transparency of the Drax power station in its dealings with the Government.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Low Carbon Dispatchable CfD signed with Drax sets out consequences in the event Drax have misrepresented information provided to HMG used when agreeing the strike price. This includes the right to revise the strike price or terminate the agreement und...

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