CANADA (News release) --- Drax will permanently cease operations at its wood pellet plant in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada by the end of 2025, following a significant reduction in local fibre availability. The global renewable energy company stated that curtailments and closures of nearby sawmills, along with the loss of a bid for key local fibre, made continuing operations at the site commercially unviable.

The closure will affect 30 employees, who will be offered a severance package and wellbeing support. Drax stated it will conduct an orderly wind-down of the plant as the remaining fibre supply is exhausted and will engage with employees, local communities, and other stakeholders throughout the process. The company is also encouraging affected workers to apply for open positions at other Drax operations.