Drax Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Project
A nationally significant infrastructure project in East Riding, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Selby. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 128 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
Drax Power Limited proposes to install post-combustion capture technology that would capture carbon dioxide emissions from up to two of the existing biomass units at Drax Power Station. The proposal includes the construction and operation of carbon capture technology and associated equipment, and the integration of the units into the existing Common Services at Drax Power Station. The proposal includes associated development.
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