Road Safety Thinking Reward
July 27, 2010
Year 5 pupils from three Selby district schools have been rewarded for their creativity in promoting road safety.
Drax highlights vital role for biomass
June 30, 2010
Drax Group plc has today published a briefing paper on biomass, which makes the case that biomass could and should play a far greater role in the UK’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions.
Drax biomass pellet plant scoops top award
May 31, 2010
Drax’s Biomass Pelleting Plant, in Goole has scooped the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards and Commendations, Small Business Award at an award ceremony hosted by Claire Frisby of BBC Look North at the Bridlington Spa.
Drax awarded for Pro Bono efforts
April 21, 2010
In recognition of their outstanding pro bono achievements, the in-house legal team at Drax Power Limited (“Drax”) has won the Pro Bono Award at the International Law Office (“ILO”) European Counsel Awards 2010.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance gets funds from Drax safety initiatives
April 20, 2010
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has benefited from funds raised through two safety initiatives undertaken at Drax Power Station.
Yorkshire club captain launches Drax Cup 2010
March 30, 2010
The Drax Cup 2010 was officially launched today (Tuesday 30 March 2010) by Yorkshire Club Captain Andrew Gale and current cup holders Westville House Primary School from Ilkley.
Drax to cut road transport by moving more ash by ship
March 22, 2010
Drax has announced plans to move more of its ash by ship after a successful trial in January which saw 1,200 tonnes of pulverised fuel ash (PFA) transported to Ireland by ship.
Young artists view their work at Howden Minster
February 26, 2010
A touring exhibition of award-winning paintings and drawings by local school pupils moved to Howden this week.
Giant turbine makes history for the second time
February 24, 2010
A giant steam turbine at Drax Power Station that made UK industrial history 43 years ago will now become the first of its size to go on public display anywhere in the world.
Young artists view their work at Morrisons
February 12, 2010
Winners of Art In The Community 2009, a competition organised by Drax Power Limited were among the first visitors to view an exhibition of their entries at the Morrisons supermarket in Selby last week.