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Report commissioned by energy firm argues BECCS technology offers climate and cost benefits for decarbonising UK energy system

BECCS proponents argue the technology can play a critical role in helping the UK reach net-zero, but a group of campaigners and academics are arguing the government should direct subsidies to more proven technologies

1.4GW of new gas power won £350m of funding in the government's latest Capacity Market auction, held last week, sparking concern among campaigners

Energy firm announces it will not develop new gas fired power at its site in North Yorkshire as it looks to focus on biomass and carbon capture plans

Funds raised from shareholders such as Drax and BP Ventures will support development of solvent-based CO2 capture technology, according to firm

But Imperial College London analysis warns emerging technologies and negative emission power plants are likely to be needed to unlock full decarbonisation of the grid

Drax's 3.2GW North Yorkshire gas plant is now in doubt, but other power companies are still set to waste public money on gas, argues Ember's Phil MacDonald

Reports suggests energy giant could shelve plans for new gas plant, despite recent court victory

Energy firm to snap up leading manufacturer and distributors of industrial wood pellets to supply its biomass energy plants

Court of Appeal upholds government's decision to approve controversial project, despite claims it would undermine UK climate targets