Offshore oil and gas licensing bill wins second reading
The government has won a debate on its legislation to require annual licensing rounds for new North Sea oil and gas fields.
Ministerial answer on new oil helps our case, say Balcombe campaigners
Campaigners challenging well testing in the West Sussex village of Balcombe believe their case has been helped by a minister’s recent admission on production from new oil fields.
Chris Skidmore: Conservative MP quits over more oil and gas licences
The former energy minister, Chris Skidmore, has resigned over new legislation to offer more offshore oil and gas licences, prompting another by-election.
Oil company accused of “clutching at tea leaves” to avoid restoring Broadford Bridge site
A company that wants to delay restoration of an oil well to explore using geothermal heat for tea growing has been accused of “clutching at tea leaves”.
Updated: Star Energy appoints renewables exec as director
Star Energy has appointed an energy executive with a background in renewables to its board.
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Reaction to oil and gas plans in King’s Speech
The government’s much trailed plan to require annual oil and gas licensing rounds for the North Sea was included in the King’s Speech today.
Shock and anger at Biscathorpe oil production decision
Campaigners and councillors have said they are shocked that a government-appointed inspector has overturned the refusal of planning permission for long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
“We need to get on with fracking” – Liz Truss
The UK’s shortest serving prime minister has called for a revival of fracking for shale gas.
Former frack site revealed as green energy pioneer
A controversial former fracking pad that divided a North Yorkshire community has become a test site for geothermal energy production.
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