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Drax Layoffs 2025 — 30 Jobs Cut in British Columbia, Canada

30
employees affected
Media Report

Drax, a U.K.-based renewable energy company, announced the closure of its wood pellet plant in Williams Lake, B.C., effective by the end of 2025, resulting in 30 job losses. The closure is attributed to the curtailment and closure of nearby sawmills and reduced fibre availability, making operations no longer commercially viable.

Key Facts

Announced Date
November 26, 2025
Effective Date
December 1, 2025
Province
British Columbia
City
Williams Lake
Industry
Energy
Laid Off
30
Company Type
private
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Drax

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Raw Data (1 source article)

Local officials decry job losses as Williams Lake, B.C., pellet plant is set to shut down

CBC·Nov 27, 2025