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From Minister of State for Energy
  • Gas storage licence awarded for major North Sea project

    The Government today issued a Gas Storage Licence for ENI’s proposed major new gas storage facility at the Deborah field, under the Southern…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech at the Energy and Utility Forum, House of Commons

    Check against delivery To me, the issue of energy security is absolutely at the heart of the issues we have to discuss. And what was said in…

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

  • Energy security boost as go-ahead given to new gas storage capacity project

    The UK’s gas storage capacity is set to rise by 15% after the Government today gave the go ahead, following a public inquiry, for WINGAS Storage…

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

  • Under-sea CO2 storage licensing plans published

    The Government today set out how it will license the storage of carbon dioxide under the sea bed, following responses to its recent consultation…

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

  • Consultation on draft National Policy Statements for energy

    The government’s draft National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure will be strengthened, it was announced today. Charles Hendry, Minister…

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

  • Charles Hendry's keynote speech to CCS Senior Stakeholders Conference

    On his second day in office, the Prime Minister tasked DECC with leading this government to be the greenest ever. I think that shows how high…

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

  • Planning quango closes

    Major infrastructure stays on fast-track as planning quango closes.

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

  • Energy Minister gives go-ahead to new North Sea development

    The vital role of North Sea oil and gas in securing the UK’s future energy supplies was underlined today in Aberdeen by Energy Minister Charles…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Nuclear Industry Forum

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. The Prime Minister, in his second day of office, came to my department. He tasked us with…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech on sustainable energy security

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I’m please to be speaking at this event that focuses on the heart of one of the biggest …

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

  • Huhne and Hendry visit Sellafield

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, continued to acquaint himself with the UK’s key energy infrastructure…

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