We are a manufacturer of compressed wood pellets produced from sustainably managed working forests. Headquartered in Monroe, LA, with operations across the Southeastern US, Drax is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate by promoting sustainable forestry and investing in local economic development. Our pellets allow electric utilities to reduce their dependence on coal, lower carbon emissions and provide new sources of safe, reliable and affordable power. We are a subsidiary of Drax Group plc, which is playing a vital role in helping to deliver a better future by changing the way energy is generated, supplied and used.
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We're getting closer to Thanksgiving Day!! Last week, Drax hosted the 2nd Annual Turkey Giveaway ?? in #Gloster, MS. Thank you to the volunteers who braved the rain to help us hand out birds this year! We want to give a special thank you to the Piggly Wiggly for storing those birds for us! And thank you to the community for showing up and sharing holiday cheer with us! #togetherwemakeithappen
As we wrap up the virtual tour of our wood pellet facility in #Gloster, Mississippi, we take a look at the loading process for our pellets. In Part 11 of our Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, watch how we get our pellets from the plant to the port and why wood pellets are helping countries decarbonize their energy sources! If you missed any previous segments, you can watch them all at www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Wondering what the inside of our facility looks like? In Part 10 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, we take a tour of the pellet floor! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Did you know that not all wood pellets are created equal? Before our sustainable wood pellets are shipped to their final destination, we make sure they’re of the best quality. In Part 9 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, learn what all goes into quality control at our pellet plant! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and courage make us proud every day. We are wishing all of our veterans a very Happy Veterans Day - we are grateful for you. #VeteransDay
Did you know Drax is a very small part of a much larger lumber industry in #Mississippi Mississippi? In Part 7 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, see how Drax is working to turn the lumber industry’s byproducts into a renewable source of energy! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Did you know that the wood we use goes through several processes before becoming a pellet. In Part 6 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, follow the journey the pellets take through our hammermills! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Have you ever seen an 18-wheeler turned upside down? In Part 5 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, you’ll learn why we’re turning trucks ??! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
Did you know we have an industrial strength dryer at our #Gloster plant? But you won’t find clothes inside this tumbler. In Part 4 of our Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, you’ll learn what’s inside the giant dryer! You can also head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????
In Part 3 of our #Gloster “Plant Snapshot” series, we’re introducing you to “The Chipper.” Want to see the other Gloster "Plant Snapshot" segments? Head to www.drax.com/gloster to check out the full Snapshot series. ?????