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From Minister of State for Energy
  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement: Publication of new nuclear waste and decommissioning financing

    8 December 2011 I have today laid before Parliament Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP) Guidance for prospective operators of New Nuclear…

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

  • Government finalises new nuclear clean framework

    08 December 2011 In a step designed to protect the taxpayer and provide investor certainty, the Government has set out statutory guidance for…

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

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement on nuclear energy matters

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will today publish two documents that further demonstrate the Government’s commitment to …

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the Smart Metering Forum

    Taking the Foundation Stage forward: an update on the government’s plans for the Smart Metering Implementation Programme Grateful to Richard…

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

  • Putting Energy Red Tape Under the Spotlight

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today urged business, green groups and members of the public to help identify ineffective, burdensome or unnecessary…

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

  • Marine projects must get off drawing board and into the water - Hendry

    The UK’s ambitious marine energy revolution could be further enhanced by support and cooperation at an international level, Energy Minister …

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland Annual Conference

    Check against delivery Thank you for inviting me to your conference today. I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity to say a few words…

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

  • Charles Hendry's Written Ministerial Statement on the statutory Security of Supply report

    I have today laid before Parliament the 2011 Statutory Security of Supply Report (SSSR), which has been produced jointly with Ofgem and with…

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

  • Renewable energy highlighted in visit to South West

    08 November 2011 Energy Minister Charles Hendry visited the South West of the country today to highlight renewable energy related activity …

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

  • Cuadrilla'??s geomechanical study on Shale Gas: Statement by Charles Hendry

    2 November 2011 “The potential for unconventional gas is worth exploring because of the additional security of supply and economic benefits…

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

  • New power stations bring jobs to Yorkshire

    Ministers today gave the go-ahead for two new power stations in Yorkshire that will create over 1,000 jobs and generate enough energy to power…

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

  • Reappointment of the Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board

    Lady Janet Balfour of Burleigh has been reappointed as Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) for a second term …

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

  • Minister responds to first IPC energy decision

    Statement by Charles Hendry, Minister of State 14 October 2011 The Infrastructure Planning Commission today announced its first planning decision…

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Cost-cutting Task Force

    Press release: 11/081 12 October 2011 Charles Hendry today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force…

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

  • Charles Hendry's article on guardian.co.uk

    The potential for shale gas is worth exploration The industry is governed by one of the most robust and stringent regulatory frameworks in…

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

  • Holyhead Biomass plant given go ahead

    Consent has today been granted to Anglesey Aluminium Metal Renewables to construct a biomass fuelled power station at Penrhos Works, Holyhead…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech at Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference, Aberdeen: Managing Complexities Session

    Firstly, I would like to thank Samir Brikho, for his role as moderator and chairman of Offshore Europe, and also for everything he is doing …

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

  • Minister praises 'thriving' oil and gas sector

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today used a speech to the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen to highlight the continued importance of the…

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

  • Chair appointed for offshore wind cost-cutting task force

    Andrew Jamieson, the Chair of RenewableUK, has been appointed as chair of the new industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force. In …

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

  • Double boost for biomass in Britain

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for two new biomass stations in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, which combined will…

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