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  • Elgin gas released stopped

    TOTAL has announced the gas release from the Elgin platform in the North Sea has been stopped. A dynamic kill operation has successfully used…

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

  • Work to stem Elgin gas release begins

    TOTAL has informed the Department of Energy and Climate Change that their dynamic kill operation to try to stop the gas release from the Elgin…

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

  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the Nuclear Institute North West Branch Annual Dinner

    Introduction Thank you for your invitation to deliver this keynote address. I am very pleased to be here today as we celebrate the North West…

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

  • New Welsh wind farm to provide secure, home-grown energy

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today granted consent to Vattenfall for the Pen Y Cymoedd project, a 299MW wind farm between Neath and Aberdare…

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

  • Proposed regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure: open letter to promoters of projects

    This open letter from DECC is intended to draw industry’s attention to the proposed Regulation on Guidelines for Trans-European Energy Infrastructure…

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

  • Evidence wanted for new gas generation strategy

    Press ref: 2012/056 The Government has launched a call for evidence to inform a gas generation strategy to deliver a secure and affordable …

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

  • Edward Davey'??s innovation visit to Cheshire

    Secretary of State Edward Davey was in Cheshire and Manchester on Thursday, 29 March as part of a regional visit to see examples of innovation…

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

  • Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for the Elgin gas field published by DECC

    Approval of the Total E&P UK Offshore OPEP for the Central Graben Area, which covers the Elgin gas field.

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

  • Queen's Speech: 'Reform of the electricity market'

    Her Majesty The Queen today delivered her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament. As part of her speech the Queen announced that …

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

  • Tanker Driver Strike: Advice for motorists

    Following a ballot by the union Unite, fuel tanker drivers have voted to undertake strike action. The Government has condemned this potentially…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry on the agenda for the Energy Council in Brussels

    In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Brussels on 14 February, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed. The first…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement; Post informal environment and energy councils, Denmark, 19-20 April 2012

    30 April 2012 I represented the United Kingdom at the climate change aspects of the EU Informal Environment Council and at the Informal Energy…

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

  • Prime Minister's address at the Clean Energy Ministerial

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about the global challenge of facing increasing energy demands.

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

  • Prime Minister heralds rapid progress of the UK's green economy and outlines his vision for the future

    26 April 2012 The Prime Minister David Cameron made the case for clean energy in the UK and globally today as he addressed delegates at the…

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

  • Prime Minister's remarks at Clean Energy meeting

    "If we can do these three things - get the costs down, make renewable energy a global business and continue to invest up front in the crucial infrastructure needed needed then we really can secure the future of renewabl…

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

  • Edward Davey opening remarks to the Clean Energy Ministerial

    Check against delivery Introduction Excellencies, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen… On behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, let me welcome …

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

  • Charles Hendry speech at SmartGrid GB event

    Thank you for the introduction. And thank you, Bill, for such a thought-provoking presentation and for Ernst & Young’s valuable contribution…

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

  • Cymeradwyo Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg y DECC

    24 Ebrill 2012 Mae Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg y DECC wedi’i gymeradwyo gan Fwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg. Mae’r Cynllun Iaith yn nodi sut y bydd y DECC…

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

  • DECC Welsh Language Scheme approved

    24 April 2012 DECC’s Welsh Language Scheme has been approved by the Welsh Language Board. The Scheme sets out how DECC will put into practice…

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