Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 92652
Drax Power Station: Biofuels
Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the import costs of biomass sourcing of the fuel for the Drax power station.
Answer
Michael ShanksIt is for generators to determine the most cost effective way of importing biomass, as this is a commercial decision. All transportation of biomass must comply with strict supply chain emission thresholds in order to be eligible for any subsidy.