The Zheng Zhi bulk carrier vessel transported 63,907 tons of Drax’s sustainable biomass from the U.S. port of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. The consignment supplies Drax Power Station with enough fuel to generate electricity for 1.3 million homes.
Simon Bird, director of ABP Humber, said, "Our colleagues here on the Humber are working hard to keep our homes powered, our stores stocked and keeping Britain trading. A huge thank you is deserved for all those working through this time.
“ABP is working around the clock to ensure the wellbeing of employees and customers and the safe continuation of operations.”
“This shipment of sustainable biomass from our pellet mills in the US – the largest yet – highlights the critical role played by infrastructure such as the ports and rail in our supply chain," said Andy Koss, Drax CEO Generation.
Over the last decade Drax has converted four of the power station’s six generating units to use sustainable biomass instead of coal. This has transformed Drax, which supplies 5% of the country’s electricity, into the country’s largest renewable power generator and the biggest decarbonization project in Europe.
Humber International Terminal employs over 100 people and is the world’s largest biomass handling facility. The terminal is part of the Humber ports that have been working hard, 24 hours a day, in keeping Britain trading.
The Port of Immingham is a vital resource and powers one in 10 homes in the U.K.
Photo: The Zheng Zhi bulk carrier arriving at ABP Immingham. Its cargo of sustainable biomass wood pellets is destined for Drax Power Station — the UK’s biggest renewable power station.
