The UK Government has stopped its support for shale gas extraction (hydraulic fracturing) in England amid fears over earthquakes linked to such operations.
Drax drops plans for massive gas-fired power plants as it focuses on biomass
The Yorkshire firm had been given permission for a a combined cycle gas turbine plant in 2019 but is not progressing the plans
David LaisterBusiness Editor (Humber)
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Power generator Drax Group has abandoned plans for a gas-fired power station at its Yorkshire base as it stakes its future on renewable energy.