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  • European Commission gives all clear to Hinkley Point C

    The European Commission has provided a favourable view on EDF’s investment plans for Hinkley Point C under Article 41 of the European Atomic…

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

  • Opportunities in UK energy markets: Edward Davey's speech at Global Business Summit on Energy

    Thanks very much. This has long been one of the great business cities. For fifteen centuries, it has welcomed traders and merchants from around the world.   In fact, its Old English name directly tra...

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

  • DECC Elgin update

    TOTAL continue to work to permanently resolve the Elgin G4 well issues. Since the gas condensate release was stopped in May, periodic circulation…

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

  • Statement on Osprey Field

    Fairfield Energy Limited has advised DECC that whilst conducting ROV operations at the Osprey subsea manifold, another ongoing small leak has…

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

  • New offshore wind farms will bring huge boost to UK capacity

    Consent was given by the Government for the construction of two wind farms off the Norfolk Coast with a combined capacity of over 1GW

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

  • Call for evidence to help independent renewable generators access the electricity market

    Government is publishing a call for evidence to assess and address barriers to market access that independent renewable generators may be experiencing…

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

  • Public inquiry to be held into Mid-Wales wind farms

    A joint public inquiry will be held into two applications for onshore windfarms in Powys, mid-Wales. These refer to applications made by Vattenfall…

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

  • Statement on Coryton by Charles Hendry

    This is very sad news for the workers at Coryton, who will be extremely disappointed that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for the site as…

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

  • Statement on Coryton by Charles Hendry

    This is very sad news for the workers at Coryton, who will be extremely disappointed that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for the site as a refinery. We are doing everything we can to help these ...

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

  • Response to report: Fukushima - June 2012

    Updated Government response to Dr Mike Weightman’s final report on Fukushima (June 2012)

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  • Charles Hendry letter to Tim Yeo: alternative payment model for Contracts for Difference

    Letter following appearance at Select Committee setting out payment and legal framework model for reformed electricity market.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement - Charles Hendry response to the Dr Weightman Final Report on the events at the Fukushima Nuclear Site

    Today I welcome the findings and recommendations set out in Dr Weightman’s final report on the events at the Fukushima nuclear site and publish…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Post - Energy Council, Luxembourg, 15 June 2012

    I represented the United Kingdom at the EU Energy Council in Luxembourg on 15 June 2012. The Commission and Presidency gave progress reports…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Post - Energy Council, Luxembourg, 15 June 2012

    I represented the United Kingdom at the EU Energy Council in Luxembourg on 15 June 2012. The Commission and Presidency gave progress reports on negotiations of the proposal for a Regulation on guide...

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

  • Statement on the meeting between Charles Hendry and Irish Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, Wednesday 20 June

    Discussions on the development of renewable energy trading between the 2 countries and plans to enhance gas market planning procedures…

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

  • Statement on the meeting between Charles Hendry and Irish Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, Wednesday 20 June

    Both Ministers discussed the development of renewable energy trading between the two countries and plans to enhance gas market planning procedures. The Ministers agreed a process to develop a formal ...

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

  • Outcomes of Minister’s meeting with representatives on Coryton

    Charles Hendry, Energy Minister Chaired a meeting with representatives from Thurrock Council, Unite, local MPs and the administrator PWC this…

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

  • Outcomes of Minister’s meeting with representatives on Coryton

    Charles Hendry, Energy Minister Chaired a meeting with representatives from Thurrock Council, Unite, local MPs and the administrator PWC this afternoon to discuss ongoing concerns about the potential ...

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles …

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    2050 Roadmap The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry, who attended the talks, welcomed the p...

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