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MNN Global · December 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Drax plans 100MW data centre at Selby power station by 2027

What happened: Drax has announced plans to build a 100MW data centre at its power station near Selby, aiming for completion by 2027.

Why it matters:

  • The project could boost local economic growth and create jobs in the Selby area.
  • It reflects growing demand for data centre capacity and integration with power infrastructure.

MNN Take: Combining data centres with power stations can improve energy efficiency and support digital infrastructure needs as demand rises.

Sources: BBC Business