Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 43725
Drax Power Station: Timber
Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025
Question
Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat — South Cambridgeshire
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
Michael ShanksThe 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...
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