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From Minister of State for Energy
  • Carbon Capture and Storage Industry Day

    22 February 2012 In his first engagement on CCS since coming to office, the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today reiterated…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the University of Edinburgh Business School

    Check against delivery There are four key challenges to address for UK energy security - in the medium to long term: declining domestic…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry visit shows Scottish green growth in action

    Minister of State Charles Hendry saw the positive effects of Government support for Scottish renewable energy projects during an official visit…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Coryton Refinery agreement: Charles Hendry Statement

    15 February 2012 Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “This is excellent progress for Coryton refinery. It provides the business and its employees…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New pipe works mean gas security for North Wales

    Press Ref: 12/011 A vital gas pipeline providing energy security to thousands of households in North Wales is to be replaced. Energy Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry's speech at the Oslo Energy Forum

    Check against delivery Good morning. I am honoured to have the chance to speak to such an influential audience. And I am delighted to be back…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by Charles Hendry on Coryton Refinery

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today chaired a third meeting of interested parties to discuss the future of the Coryton refinery. The meeting…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry on North England clean energy visit

    Charles Hendry was in the North of England this week on a visit to Nottingham University’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research unit, the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by Charles Hendry on Coryton Refinery

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today chaired a meeting of interested parties to discuss the future of the Coryton refinery. The meeting took…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New opportunity for North Sea oil and gas exploration

    Press ref: 12/004 Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced new opportunities for UK oil and gas exploration with the launch of the 27th…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry on the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round and the strategic environmental assessment (sea) post adoption process

    1 February 2012 I am pleased to inform the House that I am today inviting applications for petroleum licences for unlicensed seaward blocks…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written ministerial statement on the independent study on transmission power cable costs

    31 JANUARY 2012 The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has today published a comprehensive study on the whole life costs of installing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "Investing for the Future in Turbulent Times" - Charles Hendry speech to MENA, Chatham House

    Check against delivery Introduction I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you today. No discussion of energy policy is complete…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on meeting on Coryton Refinery

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry this afternoon chaired a meeting with a range of interested parties to discuss the future of the Coryton refinery…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry speech to Wilton Park conference: The role of gas in the UK energy mix

    Introduction Thank Wilton Park for opportunity to speak. Natural gas is a critical part of the UK energy mix today and will continue to have…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from Charles Hendry to the Daily Mail on Smart Meters 20 January 2012

    The Government is determined to see consumers benefit from the introduction of smart meters and will study carefully the Public Accounts Committee…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister looks forward to "Prosperous 2012" for oil and gas industry

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry set out his hopes for a “prosperous 2012” in the oil and gas sector, as he awarded 46 new licences to explore…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister says 'yes' to waste wood biomass power station in Yorkshire

    15th power station consent of 2011 marks new record for capacity consented 8GW of plant now consented this year, enough to power…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Expert chair appointed to the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage

    16 December 2011 Patrick Dixon has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), within the Department…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK oil and gas regime has high standards but can still improve

    14 December 2011 An independent review commissioned by ministers in March 2011 has acknowledged the strengths of the UK’s offshore oil and …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government