Drax Canada's Houston pellet plant is producing its final batch of pellets for 2023 up until Dec. 7 after which it will be closed for at least the Christmas period. The plant, which has three owners and is operated by one of them, Drax Canada, has been running on a reduced schedule anyway since the closure of the Canfor sawmill next door this spring cut into the quantity of chips and waste needed to produce pellets. “We are exploring options for our Houston plant, which may include a temporary closure as we assess our fibre supply options ...