UK energy minister Graham Stuart resigns
His replacement, Justin Tomlinson, becomes the 11th person to take on the brief within the last 10 years.
Graham Stuart
CCC issues ‘unequivocal’ advice not to carry carbon budget surplus
The UK’s independent climate change advisors have given “unequivocal advice” that surplus emissions should not be carried forward into the Fourth Carbon Budget.
UK to pull out of controversial energy treaty as talks falter
The UK will pull out of a controversial post-Cold War energy treaty after talks to bring the accord in line with the country’s climate goals stalled.
UK oil and gas regulator issues dozens more North Sea licences
The UK oil and gas regulator has issued 24 new North Sea exploration licences as part of its latest Licensing Round, with oil majors Shell, BP and TotalEnergies among the winners.
NSTA: £4bn of North Sea developments approved in 2023
The North Sea’s regulator said the approval of seven developments this year, worth a combined £4 billion, represented “strong votes of confidence” in the basin.
UK Government looks beyond price for ‘most impactful’ CfD round yet
The UK Government is consulting on so-called “sustainable industry rewards” for what it hopes to be its “most impactful” Contracts for Difference (CfD) offshore wind round yet.
Germany, UK see no return to former energy ties with Russia
Even if Russia ended its war in Ukraine and there was regime change in Moscow, the trading relationship between Europe and its former top energy provider wouldn’t be restored, according to German and British officials.
UK minister fires into US’ IRA for protectionism
“With our European neighbours we could have a pipeline of green hydrogen to provide a clean fuel stock to German industry and coming back the other way carbon to the UK [for storage],” he said.
Rosebank had three-month wait for regulator approval, documents reveal
Other recent projects had a gap of two weeks.
No offshore wind CfDs awarded in blow to government ambitions
“By capping the price the sector could bid at too low, government set it at a level that made it impossible for investors to meet their costs."
Maximising economic recovery of North Sea remains UK Gov strategy, says energy minister
But he wouldn’t comment on Equinor’s Rosebank oilfield, which is still awaiting government approval.
UK reviewing membership of controversial Energy Charter Treaty
The UK Government is reviewing its membership of a controversial pact over claims it is at odds with international climate commitments.
Graham Stuart: Building on North Sea legacy is critical to UK’s energy future
UK energy minister Graham Stuart discusses the government's CCUS investment and its decision to back further North Sea licences
UK Energy Security Minister to open ‘sold-out’ Offshore Europe
Minister Graham Stuart will join executives from BP, Ithaca Energy and the NSTA to open the near sell-out event.
Only in a ‘parallel universe’ should Rosebank not get go-ahead, says UK energy minister
The UK energy security minister, Graham Stuart, has countered arguments to reject Rosebank, saying that only in a “parallel universe” would it make sense to do so.
MPs laugh at Graham Stuart’s net zero comments
An energy minister was met with laughter from the opposition benches when he told the Commons the rest of the world is "playing catch-up" with the UK when it comes to net zero.
Energy minister hosts ‘candid’ sector discussions during Aberdeen visit
The minister of state for energy security and net zero, Graham Stuart, visited Aberdeen this week to meet with industry leaders.
UK confirms £205m budget for fifth CfD round
The UK government has confirmed the overall budget for the next contracts for difference (CfD) auction, with support worth £205m up for grabs.
UK in talks with US to limit damage from wave of green subsidies
The British government is in talks with the United States and European Union to prevent potential trade barriers from harming its position in the green-energy race.
British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers
British Gas is under pressure to explain how it will compensate "vulnerable" customers who faced debt collectors forcibly installing prepayment meters in their homes.
UK minister slams Scottish energy strategy as ‘environmental nonsense’
Graham Stuart says oil and gas is not ‘some terrible Tory choice’ but the ‘nature of this economy’
Oil and gas companies lodge over 100 bids in North Sea licensing round
More than 100 bids have been lodged for the UK’s 33rd offshore oil and gas licensing round, the industry regulator has confirmed.
Investors could ‘withdraw’ from Acorn CCS project over delays – Matheson
Meanwhile the UK Government has pledged an update on Track 2 - part of its £1bn carbon capture fund - in spring.
Government challenged over ‘gas giveaway’ incentives, Rosebank support
MPs challenged the government over its energy efficiency performance and the continued licensing of new oil and gas fields, while a government minister reiterated a continued need for fossil fuels.
UK Govt to launch next green energy CfD round in March 2023
A new round of Contracts for Difference (CfD) will open in spring next year, the UK Government has confirmed.