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  • Huhne asks Ofgem to report on longer term gas security

    Energy regulator Ofgem has been asked by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to look into whether further action is needed to…

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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

  • Nuclear security mission to Sellafield and Barrow completed

    A team of nuclear security experts led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has visited the UK to assess civil nuclear security …

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

  • UK and Norway sign historic energy agreement

    Energy ministers from Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a joint agreement to co-operate further on renewables, oil and gas and the …

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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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Royal Society: Why the future of nuclear power will be different

    Check against delivery Thank you. I’m delighted to be here today. It’s a great honour to address the world’s foremost scientific institution…

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

  • Consent given for £4.5 billion Clair Ridge development

    The Government today gave BP and its partners Shell, ConocoPhillips and Chevron consent for their £4.5 billion Clair Ridge development west …

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Written Ministerial Statement

    11 October 2011 Today I have deposited in the House the final report which I requested from the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman…

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

  • Permanent chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    DECC Press Release: 2011/78 29 September 2011 Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as Chair of the Civil Nuclear…

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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

  • A vision of our electric future: What might Britain's new pylons look like?

    Six Pylon Design Competition finalists unveiled The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opens pylon design display at the V&A’s London Design…

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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

  • 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

  • Green light for new Essex power station

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry will today give the go-ahead for InterGen’s proposals to construct a new 900MW gas power plant at the London …

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

  • Dry fuel store given consent

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change today approved an application under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for EDF Energy to construct…

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

  • National Policy Statements: Written Ministerial Statement

    Energy National Policy Statements: Written Ministerial Statement The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's article in the Telegraph

    Energy prices: without reform, we’ll all be in the dark It is vital that Britain prepares to provide far more of its own energy needs There…

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

  • Electricity Market Reform: keeping the lights on in the cheapest, cleanest way

    White Paper to bring about biggest reforms since privatisation Renewables Roadmap plots out actions to meet 2020 target Coalition measures…

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