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Drax Group improved its profit forecast after experiencing increased electricity demand during summer heatwaves in 2026, which required the company to rapidly adjust power supply. The company’s chief executive highlighted strong financial performance in July and August, leading Drax to predict earnings at or near the upper end of previous forecasts. Additionally, Drax completed a £561 million acquisition of Bluefield, aiming to expand its energy generation capabilities and enhance UK energy security.
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Drax group, a FTSE 250 company, improved its profit guidance in late August after reporting strong performance during July and August 2026. The company's CEO, Will Gardiner, attributed this success to increased power demand due to the summer heatwave, which required Drax to adjust its supply levels frequently to stabilize the energy system. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued four emergency calls for additional power over the summer period, mostly related to high temperatures. As a result of these conditions and performance, Drax now expects adjusted earnings to be at or near the upper end of forecasts. Additionally, in August 2026, Drax completed a £561 million acquisition of Bluefield as part of its strategy to expand its power generation portfolio. Gardiner emphasized that these efforts aim to enhance UK energy security and manage more megawatts while ensuring stable electricity supply for millions of households.
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Shares in the company ticked higher on Thursday morning as a result.
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Drax group chief executive Will Gardiner said strong recent trading continued into the second half of 2026 as its facilities “helped meet power demand through the summer heatwave, turning up and turning down as required to help balance the system”.
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facilities → say → system
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued four call-outs for additional power supply during the summer, with most of these linked to soaring temperatures.
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most → issue → temperatures
The FTSE 250 company told shareholders that it delivered a “strong performance” in July and August.
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it → tell → July
It now expected adjusted earnings for 2026 to be “around the top” of forecasts.
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earnings → expect → forecasts
It completed the £561 million takeover of Bluefield in August as part of efforts to broaden its range of power generation.
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It → complete → generation
Mr Gardiner added: “We are investing for the future in UK energy security, growing our megawatts under management and transitioning Drax into a broader business at the heart of the UK energy system, whilst keeping the lights on for millions of households across the country.
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“The addition of BSIF brings significant benefits to the group and the integration is going well.
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integration → bring → group
“Alongside the rest of our portfolio, BSIF gives us a fantastic opportunity to grow our asset base and system services further.”
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BSIF → give → base
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