Drax to boost pellet production at Alabama plant

Drax has announced a $50 million expansion at its Aliceville, Alabama wood pellet plant. The investment will increase production capacity by nearly 50 percent, from 250,000 tons to 380,000 tons. “The expansion at the Aliceville plant allows Drax to increase production capacity in the state while further investing in the local community and creating more job opportunities for Alabama residents,” said Matt White, executive vice president of North America operations for Drax. The expansion includes upgrades to existing systems as well as new truck dumps and pelletizer units, which will allow for an increase in the ...