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Drax biomass power plant was the UK’s largest emitter for 11th year running

Published 00:01 on July 9, 2026 / Last updated at 15:22 on July 6, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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The UK's largest biomass power plant - the Drax biomass station - was the country's heaviest emitter for the 11th year running in 2025, with record emissions of 14.1 million tonnes of CO2e, according to analysis by a think tank.
The UK's largest biomass power plant - the Drax biomass station - was the country's heaviest emitter for the 11th year running in 2025, with record emissions of 14.1 million tonnes of CO2e, according to analysis by a think tank.


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