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Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The debate about Scotland's proposed. separation from the United Kingdom could not be more important; the Scottish people face a truly weighty decision. I welcome this opportunity to set out my view, ...
The United Kingdom was represented by Shan Morgan, Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, at the EU Energy Council in Brussels on 3 December…
SCOTLAND leads the world in energy. From wind, wave and tidal to the oil and gas industries, Scotland is seizing the opportunity its abundant…
Nuclear Supply Chain Action Plan published 500 jobs created at Sellafield The nuclear industry will play a major role in securing the…
Minister’s response to Lord Mogg on the ‘Connect and Manage’ enduring grid access regime report, dated 4 December 2011.
Barriers to investment in new gas will be addressed as the Government confirmed the major role gas will continue to play in supporting significant…
Gas Generation Strategy covering the future of gas given emissions targets and the role of gas in EMR.
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...
Life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations
Comment on EDF Energy's announcement of life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations
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 …
29 November 2012 In a world of rising energy prices, pressure on resources and economic uncertainty we simply cannot afford to miss the huge…
Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement. It shows that this …
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...
Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce…
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is to chair a summit for independent energy suppliers to discuss the barriers to new entrants…
The Government has reached a landmark agreement on energy policy that will deliver a clear, durable signal to investors, Edward Davey announced…
On 9th October 2012, National Grid, as the System Operator, the proposed delivery body for Electricity Market Reform (EMR), published a call…
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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