‘King coal is dead’: End of an era as UK switches off coal
The UK has become the first G7 nation to completely phase out coal power, bringing to an end a 142-year era of burning the fossil fuel for electricity generation.
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Labour’s Sarah Jones confirmed as new junior energy minister
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sarah Jones as a minister across the energy and business and trade portfolios in the new Labour government.
Who will join Miliband in Labour’s energy team after election win?
As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans the move into Number 10 Downing Street following his election win, Energy Voice takes a look at who could join incoming energy secretary Ed Miliband's team.
Who is the new UK energy minister Justin Tomlinson?
On Friday Graham Stuart announced he was stepping down from government as Justin Tomlinson replaced him as the UK’s energy minister. But who is Justin Tomlinson?
UK energy minister Graham Stuart resigns
His replacement, Justin Tomlinson, becomes the 11th person to take on the brief within the last 10 years.
Norway Renames Oil and Energy Department to Reflect Green Shift
Norway’s oil and energy ministry will streamline its name as the country looks beyond the hydrocarbons that today account for about a quarter of gross domestic product.
New licensing will ‘keep up the momentum’ for North Sea: Energy Minister
New North Sea licensing this year is part of the UK Government’s “ongoing” commitment to the sector, the energy minister has said.
Scottish energy minister loses seat after failing in bid to oust Tory
Scottish Government minister Paul Wheelhouse has failed to reclaim a seat in the Scottish Parliament.
North Sea braces for 19th energy minister in just as many years
The oil and gas industry is bracing for the appointment of the 19th UK energy minister in as many years after Theresa May moved Jesse Norman in her post-election reshuffle.
Shake-up sees energy minister number six..in as many years
The UK Government has appointed a new energy minister - for the sixth in as many years.
Another Energy Minister bites the dust
Baroness Neville-Rolf has left her role as Minister of State for Energy and Intellectual Property after just three months.
Leadsom insists UK Gov has not ruled out future investment in CCS
Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom has insisted the UK Government has not ruled out future investment in carbon capture and storage.
Fierce backlash brings rapid end to Leadsom’s PM bid
Andrea Leadsom’s bid to become prime minister unravelled in a matter of days amid a fierce backlash over her comments on motherhood.
Energy minister forced to apologise in leadership race
Andrea Leadsom has apologised to Theresa May “for any hurt I have caused“ after the row over comments which appeared to suggest being a mother gave her an advantage as a potential prime minister.
My CV is accurate, insists Energy Minister
Conservative leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom has denied massaging her CV and insisted she has not published her tax return to protect other MPs from pressure.
Ken Clarke caught criticising Energy Minister Leadsom in off-air conversation
Conservative party heavyweight Ken Clarke has been caught on film criticising candidates to be the next leader of the UK, including Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom.
UK Energy Minister could challenge Boris for leadership role
Boris Johnson and Theresa May are leading a pack of at least 10 senior Conservatives tipped to be contenders in the battle to succeed David Cameron.
Brexit: Energy Minister – Leave vote is “superb opportunity” for UK
Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom has insisted Prime Minister David Cameron should remain in his position despite the UK voting to leave the European Union.
Energy Minister says plans afoot to revive “corpse” of Peterhead CCS project
Attempts are being made to revive the “corpse” of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project which had been destined for Peterhead, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday. But Fergus Ewing said none of the other options being mulled would be easy to put into practice. Plans to build the CCS plant were derailed in November following the UK Government’s decision to cut £1billion worth of funding for the technology.
Energy Minister to answer Lords’ questions on North Sea
The UK Government's Energy Minister is to be quizzed on the Government’s view on the current level of cooperation in the North Sea as part of a Lord's committee hearing tomorrow.
UK oil & gas industrial strategy – it’s good to talk
The Government's latest attempt at a strategy for oil and gas was published in March but its impact was somewhat diluted by the announcement on the same day of yet another change of energy minister.
Energy minister vows oil and gas ‘not in decline’
Scotland will remain a major oil and gas producing nation for decades to come, Fergus Ewing said yesterday.
Warning given on ‘yes’ vote’s impact on North Sea
The UK's new energy minister has claimed that oil and gas leaders around the world are worried about Scottish independence - and that a "yes" vote would damage North Sea investment.
Hayes set for Decom
Energy Minister John Hayes is to speak at a new one-day event for the oil and gas decommissioning sector.
Big plans for North Sea oil
Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined his plans to put North Sea oil and gas at the heart of a "modern industrial strategy".