Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 90099
Drax Power Station: Timber
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Barry Gardiner
Labour — Brent West
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will steps he will take to prevent Drax power station from burning old growth forest wood in its power station between now and 2027.
Answer
Michael ShanksWe work closely with Ofgem on monitoring environmental regulations and forestry practices in areas where biomass is sourced to ensure the sustainability of the feedstock coming to the UK. In October 2023 Drax adopted a policy of not sourcing material dire...
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