Drax has delayed the closure of the two remaining coal units at its power station in North Yorkshire by six months to help alleviate concerns over the security of electricity supplies over the coming winter. At the request of the government, the company has entered into an agreement with National Grid Electricity System Operator to keep the two 660MW units available to provide a “winter contingency” service between October 2022 and the end of March 2023.
Drax delays closure of last coal units by six months
