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Drax bioenergy plant granted permit to use carbon capture to reduce emissions
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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.
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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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1 source · 18 Aug 2026
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