Drax power station in North Yorkshire will receive four gas-fired turbines, despite objections from the Planning Inspectorate on environmental grounds. The turbines, which will replace coal-fired units, are expected to contribute up to 75% of the electricity sector's projected emissions, which the inspectors concluded would threaten the country's climate commitments. Additionally, legal group ClientEarth claimed the approval would push the industry's emissions over its limit. However, the government determined that the UK will still require fossil fuel generation in the future. But the government said fossil fuel generation will still be needed. In a statement released today, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said: "The Government has approved two new gas and oil plants at Drax, one for each of our major energy suppliers, including EDF Energy, Centrica
Drax power station in North Yorkshire will receive four gas-fired turbines, despite objections from the Planning Inspectorate on environmental grounds. The turbines, which will replace coal-fired units, are expected to contribute up to 75% of the electricity sector's projected emissions, which the inspectors concluded would threaten the country's climate commitments. Additionally, legal group ClientEarth claimed the approval would push the industry's emissions over its limit. However, the government determined that the UK will still require fossil fuel generation in the future. In a statement released today, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said: "The Government has approved two new gas and oil plants at Drax, one for each of our major energy suppliers, including EDF Energy, Centrica