
SOURCE: Drax
November 7, 2023
BY Drax Group plc
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Carbon Direct has released Sustainable Agricultural Biomass Sourcing for CDR: A Buyer's Guide — one of the first globally applicable frameworks for sourcing agricultural residues as feedstock for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects.
The U.K. Environment Agency on May 28 issued a statement proposing to grant Drax Power Ltd. a permit change that would allow carbon capture to be implemented at Drax Power Station. A public comment period on the draft permit is open through June 24.
The Louisiana Senate on May 27 unanimously approved a bill that aims to boost development of the state’s wood pellet manufacturing industry. The legislation is now awaiting action from Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 1 released updated State Energy Data System estimates, reporting that the U.S. consumed nearly 2.31 quadrillion Btu of wood and biomass waste in 2024.
After a year of stabilization, the ENplus certification scheme has confirmed a renewed growth in certified volumes, reaching over 14.5 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2025, based on the data submitted by certified companies.