We have been developing our capability to burn biomass since 2003 as part of our strategy to maintain our vital role as supplier of around 7% the UK’s electricity needs and safeguard secure and reliable electricity supplies into the future.

Biomass materials include sustainable wood-based products, forestry residues and residual agricultural products, such as sunflower seed husks and peanut husks.

The experience we have gained coupled with extensive product trials has resulted in Drax securing a ready and flexible supply of raw materials through working with leading producer groups across forestry, farming and agricultural industries.

Guarenteed, long-term contracts

We have in place supply agreements with local producer groups and supplier groups for all of our energy crop and energy forestry requirements. Farmers, foresters and landowners can be involved in crop and/or forestry supply through partnership with these representative groups. Either way, Drax can guarantee you long-term contracts, a sustainable return and stable, index-linked pricing whilst avoiding the risks of the volatile commodity market.

Find out about our Green Shoots programme and direct biomass supply contracts