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Drax bioenergy plant granted permit to use carbon capture to reduce emissions

Published

18 August 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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United Kingdom

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Read at newcivilengineer.com

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Drax's bioenergy plant in the United Kingdom was granted a permit to implement carbon capture technology aimed at lowering its emissions, marking a significant regulatory approval in the energy sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to consider carbon capture as a viable option for reducing emissions if you operate in UK energy or clean tech. This permit signals growing government support for carbon capture, opening doors for new projects.

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