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  • Shell Gannet field update: SOSREP gives go ahead for removal of gas from the pipeline

    SOSREP Statement: 30 September 2011 Further to the update issued on 24 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State&…

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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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's statement following incident at Kellingley colliery on 27 September 2011

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “I am immensely saddened by the news this evening of the tragic death at Kellingley colliery…

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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

  • Gannet oil spill: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    An oil release from a pipeline in Shell’s Gannet F development, totalling approximately 218 tonnes1, occurred during the period from 10th to…

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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

  • Shell Gannet Field oil spill

    Further to the update issued by Shell on 22 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) for…

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

  • Statement on oil leak from pipeline at the Gannet Alpha platform

    15 August 2011 Following an oil leak reported from Gannet F subsea installation, 176km east of Aberdeen on 10 August 2011 a DECC spokesman …

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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

  • Encouraging green growth: Government and businesses working together

    Greater clarity on what government means by a 'green economy', the policies being put in place to achieve this, and how they come together.

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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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP address to Vestas workers

    02 August 2011 Check against delivery This is certainly a great vote of confidence in the future of the wind sector, and the Isle of Wight…

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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

  • Energy efficiency scheme for business is streamlined

    30 June 2011 Simplification proposals for CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and Climate Change Agreements revealed Proposals to make the CRC Energy…

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

  • Greg Barker address to the CHPA President reception

    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to you today. I’d like if I may to begin by referring to the policy paper I wrote whilst in…

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