Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: energy industry and infrastructure licensing and regulation

How we regulate energy industries and infrastructure to protect the environment, maintain workplace safety and keep industries competitive.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

UK progress report on the implementation of the IAEA Action Plan on Nuclear Safety

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Payment Details

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Background note on shale gas

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Facts about fracking

Underground access: factsheet

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Organogram of EMT administrative team

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Organogram of EMT technical team

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Organogram of OEIT administrative team

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Organogram of OEIT technical team

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Offshore Environment Unit Operator Split

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Overview of Inspector Powers, Inspection Strategy and Inspection Aspects

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Details

This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

Find out about the current government’s policies.

Published 12 October 2012
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates
  1. Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

  2. Oil and gas: EU Directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations - (updated)

  3. Notification of extension of consultation by European Commission on potential projects of common interest (PCI) in electricity and gas infrastructure.

  4. Oil and gas: EU Directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations - (updated)

  5. Detail added: Treating mine water

  6. Minor amends to the policy page providing additional content and links from the Environment Agency.

  7. Oil and Gas: Offshore Environmental Unit Operator Split updated

  8. Oil and gas: Payments to DECC details - (added)

  9. Oil and gas: Overview of Inspector Powers, Inspection Strategy and Inspection Aspects - (added)

  10. Information regarding shale gas added.

  11. First published.