Tag: Drax

Drax launches Elimini to bring biomass-based power production the US

Drax launches Elimini to bring biomass-based power production the US

September 24, 2024 |

In New York state, Elimini, a new US-based business with an ambition to be a leader in carbon removals, has been launched at Climate Week NYC. The company is dedicated to permanently removing carbon from the atmosphere while generating renewable, 24/7 power. Elimini will pair 24/7 renewable energy production with carbon capture technology through BECCS […]

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Drax to pay $33M for breaching reporting requirements for wood used in energy production

Drax to pay $33M for breaching reporting requirements for wood used in energy production

August 29, 2024 |

In the UK, on May 31, 2023, Ofgem opened an investigation into whether Drax Power Limited was in breach of annual profiling reporting requirements relating to the Renewables Obligations (“RO”) scheme and other related matters. The investigation focussed on the data governance and controls Drax had in place to inform its reporting of profiling data […]

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DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax

DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax

August 7, 2024 |

In the UK, DB Cargo UK announced that all trains operating for Drax Group at the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby will now be powered by Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil. This switch to the environmentally friendly fuel is part of Drax Group’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. DB Cargo UK transports approximately […]

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Drax joins University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre

Drax joins University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre

March 19, 2024 |

In the UK, Drax has become the latest founder member of the University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre. The new partnership will drive forward research into next generation carbon capture technology, including innovations in bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, or BECCS.  Drax joins Boeing as the second founder member of the Energy Innovation […]

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