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From Minister of State for Energy
  • Matthew Hancock energy speech to the NOF Conference

    Speech to the NOF Conference in Newcastle.

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

  • Speech at the Europe-Canada Energy Summit

    Speech by Matthew Hancock on how the strength of the UK-Canada relationship is allowing us to face global energy challenges together.

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

  • The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport Annual Conference

    Speech by Energy Minister Matthew Hancock to the ADEPT conference 2014.

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

  • Andy Samuel new chief executive of Oil & Gas Authority as new North Sea licence blocks announced

    Andy Samuel, currently Managing Director of BG Group’s Exploration and Production in Europe, has been appointed as the chief executive of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).

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

  • Energy Technology Showcase

    Speech given by Energy Minister Matthew Hancock at the British Embassy Energy Technology Showcase in Japan.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech to the Innovation of Cool Earth Forum

    Energy Minister Matthew Hancock's speech to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) Innovation of Cool Earth Forum in Japan.

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

  • Ineos awarded license for onshore oil and gas exploration

    DECC has given the go ahead to major chemicals giant Ineos to take a majority share in an onshore oil and gas licence block in Scotland by taking over BG’s interest (51%).

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

  • Government to remove barriers to onshore oil and gas and deep geothermal exploration

    By removing barriers to deep underground drilling access we are speeding up oil and gas and deep geothermal energy exploration.

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

  • Letter of response to the talk fracking campaign

    Letter from Energy Minister Matthew Hancock in response to questions submitted via the 'my fracking questions' website.

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

  • New onshore licensing round opens

    Ministers today opened the bidding process for companies seeking licences to explore for onshore oil and gas, to help discover how the gas under our feet can help power our homes.

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

  • Southern Corridor on the agenda as Fallon visits Azerbaijan

    Discussions about the progress of the Southern Corridor (SC) gas pipeline route will be on the agenda when Michael Fallon visits Azerbaijan this week.

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

  • Management of overseas owned plutonium in the UK

    Written Ministerial Statement by Energy Minister Michael Fallon.

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

  • Another step forward for Dudgeon offshore wind farm, supporting up to 450 jobs

    The developers of Dudgeon offshore wind farm in East Anglia have today announced that they have made a Final Investment Decision.

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

  • Estimates of shale gas and oil in Scotland published

    The British Geological Survey’s report of the resources in the Midland Valley, Scotland, suggests a modest amount of gas and oil in place.

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

  • UK Shale Conference

    Michael Fallon speech to the UK Shale Conference.

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

  • Michael Fallon speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

    Energy Minister Michael Fallon's speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

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

  • Driving down the cost of offshore wind

    The competitive system for connecting offshore wind farms has been extended to drive down costs.

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

  • Underground drilling access: consultation

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on the Underground drilling access consultation published on 23 May 2014.

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

  • New energy investments

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on new energy investments.

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

  • Eurelectric Gala Dinner speech

    Energy Minister Michael Fallon's speech to the Eurelectric Gala Dinner on EU energy policy.

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