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  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the Gas Generation Strategy

    I am laying today before Parliament the Government's Gas Generation Strategy. Last week I set out in the Annual Energy Statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy – to keep the lights o...

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

  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    Life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations

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

  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    Comment on EDF Energy's announcement of life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations

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

  • Speech by Charles Hendry at McCloskey's Coal UK Conference

    The UK coal community has seen many changes since that first Coal UK conference. Back then, in 1992, our focus was on privatisation of the …

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

  • UK must reap 'huge' benefits of demand reduction: Business Green Article by Edward Davey

    29 November 2012 In a world of rising energy prices, pressure on resources and economic uncertainty we simply cannot afford to miss the huge…

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this …

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Introduction Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill's introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this Government is making good progress towards our...

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Programme Board

    Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce…

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

  • Davey to host independent supplier summit

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is to chair a summit for independent energy suppliers to discuss the barriers to new entrants…

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

  • Government agreement on energy policy sends clear, durable signal to investors

    The Government has reached a landmark agreement on energy policy that will deliver a clear, durable signal to investors, Edward Davey announced…

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

  • National Grid call for evidence extension

    On 9th October 2012, National Grid, as the System Operator, the proposed delivery body for Electricity Market Reform (EMR), published a call…

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

  • Ministers welcome Areva commitment to UK offshore wind

    Plans by Areva for a new offshore wind manufacturing plant in Scotland, and their commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry, were…

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

  • Consent for West of Shetland well

    Energy Minister John Hayes has given Chevron North Sea Ltd consent to drill the deepwater Cambo-5 well, West of the Shetland Isles. Chevron…

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

  • Ministers welcome Hitachi new nuclear investment programme

    Between 4 and 6 new nuclear plants to power up to 14 million homes over 60 years Up to 12,000 jobs during construction at Wylfa on Anglesey…

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

  • Investment in new Nuclear: Comment piece by John Hayes in the Telegraph

    The entry of Hitachi into the UK’s nuclear market is great news for our energy security and even greater news for our economy as a whole. Between…

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

  • North Sea oil and gas licensing round bonanza

    UK oil and gas investment looks set to flourish after the Government announces winners of the record breaking 27th Licensing Round today.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Announcing the offer of awards in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round

    John Hayes, Minister for Energy 25 October 2012 After thorough consideration of the applications made in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing…

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

  • Brown Field Allowance sparks new wave of oil investment

    The government has today approved a Talisman project that will extend the life of North Sea oil fields and unleash millions of pounds of extra…

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

  • New oil and gas field will add two percent to UK daily production

    The government has today given Shell consent for a new oil and gas development that will add 2% to UK daily production.

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

  • New 19 turbine wind farm in Cheshire

    A new 19-turbine wind farm with the potential to generate enough power to supply the equivalent of 25,000 homes has today been given consent…

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