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The Energy Giant Using Southern Yellow Pine to Power Data Centres


It could be the dream scenario for fighting the climate crisis: one of the world's largest and highest polluting power stations, which, at its peak, emitted 23

Now, with the help of North American forests, Drax – the UK’s largest power plant, is investing billions in producing bioenergy with carbon capture and storage – known as BECCS. As reported in the Wall Street Journal (WJS), Drax plans to use low-value thinnings and biomass from Southern Yellow Pine timber plantations, which grow extensively across the American South, to create 24/7 renewable energy sources—crucial to meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and data centres. Our vision is to develop an integrated platform for media, events, education, and products that connect, inform, and inspire the people and organisations who work in and promote forestry, timber, and fibre.

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