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UK government lifts shale gas moratorium and confirms support for new oil and gas licensing round
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Operator will be able to construct new boreholes and carry out other activities to support production.
Decision to allow waste water re-injection follows second round of public consultation.
Second round of public consultation is now open.
Company wants to explore site in Arreton for three years
Energy Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed the first delivery of oil from one of the largest new drilling operations in the North Sea.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech to the NOF Conference in Newcastle.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statement by Edward Davey on the appointment of Andy Samuel as Chief Executive Officer of the OGA.
Ed Davey attended the signing of new agreements for hydrocarbon exploration, surveying and production in Greece.
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