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The UK government launches a consultation on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for the oil and gas industry.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government ends support for fracking in England on the basis of new scientific analysis, published today.
The Business and Energy Secretary, Greg Clark, has appointed Tim Eggar as the new Chair of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Direction ensures that the Oil and Gas Authority consults the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on onshore hydraulic fracturing operations.
New Energy Minister Richard Harrington has told oil and gas leaders they have the ‘full support’ of the UK government.
Energy Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed the first delivery of oil from one of the largest new drilling operations in the North Sea.
The Oil & Gas Authority launched a new website on 3 October 2016 to reflect its new status as a government company.
Speaking at the Oil and Gas Industry Conference 2016, the Scotland Office minister highlighted UK Government support for the industry.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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