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Drax Group plc is a UK-based renewable energy company, best known for its biomass-fired power station in North Yorkshire. Having largely transitioned from coal, Drax now generates a significant portion of the UK’s renewable electricity through burning imported wood pellets. Its operations are heavily reliant on government support, including Contracts for Difference (CfD) and Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs).

The company is strategically focused on developing Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology at its Selby site, aiming to become a world-leading carbon-negative power generator. However, its use of biomass, and the associated sustainability and carbon accounting claims, remain a significant point of contention for environmental groups and some investors. Drax also operates conventional hydro and pumped storage assets, contributing to grid stability. Its future growth is closely tied to policy support for BECCS and the evolving regulatory landscape for biomass.