Drax has transitioned its power station in North Yorkshire to use sustainably sourced biomass instead of coal and generates 9% of the UK's renewable power, primarily through biomass generation at Drax Power Station. The biomass conversion has helped Drax reduce its generation scope 1 and 2 emissions by ~99%. Drax is a key partner of the Port of Tyne's 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub and supports around 17,800 jobs across the UK through direct employment and its operations. "This new contract will see bigger ships, more trains, and improved infrastructure as the Port of Tyne continues to grow its role in the UK renewable energy market. We look forward to deepening our partnership with Drax this year through our ISO 44001 and Customer First program," commented Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne. Mark Gibbens, Head of Logistics at Drax Power Limited said: "We welcome this new contract with Port of Tyne, a long-time partner of Drax.