Drax Group plc expects to provide additional support from pumped storage hydro at Cruachan Power Station, building on a strong year to date performance, which reflects a high level of system support activities. Separately,at the request of the UK Government, Drax has now entered into an agreement with National Grid - in its capacity as the electricity systems operator - pursuant to which its two coal-fired units at Drax Power Station will remain available to provide a "winter contingency" service to the UK power system from October 2022 until the end of March 2023. The units will not generate commercially for the duration of the agreement and only operate if and when instructed to do so by National Grid.

Under the terms of the agreement, Drax will be paid a fee for the service and compensated for costs incurred, including coal costs, in connection with the operation of the coal units in accordance with the agreement.