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?
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UK energy minister Graham Stuart resigns
His replacement, Justin Tomlinson, becomes the 11th person to take on the brief within the last 10 years.
UK joins pact to protect North Sea infrastructure
The UK, along with five other countries, has signed a declaration to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.
UK pledges £350m for nuclear defence and energy by 2030
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is committing hundreds of millions of pounds over the next decade to Britain’s nuclear deterrent and energy infrastructure as part of a “critical national endeavour” to safeguard the industry and protect the country.
Yes SIR: UK Government to introduce sustainability rewards for wind firms in AR7
The UK government is set to introduce financial incentives for wind companies that cut their carbon footprint in 2025’s Allocation Round 7 (AR7).
UK signs trade pact with Texas in effort to boost green industry
The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, in an effort to boost cooperation in green energy, aerospace and advanced technologies.
Industry reacts to UK government’s gas plant plans and electricity market reforms
UK Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has set out plans to build new gas power stations to avoid what she described as the "genuine prospect of blackouts".
Updated: UK government confirms £800m wind budget for AR6 auction
Renewable industry leaders called the AR6 budget a "missed opportunity" and said the government's 2030 offshore wind target "looks unachievable".
Red-faced Tory leader Douglas Ross hung out to dry as windfall tax extension announced
The Scottish Tory leader 'fought as hard as he could' against the extension of the levy - but it fell on deaf ears.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls on Chancellor not to extend windfall tax
Tory leaders reportedly feared Douglas Ross would resign in protest over rumoured windfall tax measures
North Sea firms keenly await Spring Budget clarity on windfall tax
Reports suggest Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning to extend the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas firms.
Major parties in ‘rush to the bottom’ on UK energy policy, says Kistos’ Andrew Austin
“Each time we think we have certainty, someone moves the goalposts and that's not helpful.”
UK subsidies for fossil-fuel power plants swell to record
The UK will continue to subsidize fossil-fuelled power plants into the second half of this decade with operators paid a record fee to stay open.
Plans to maximise North Sea oil and gas production move closer to becoming law
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill passes through the House of Commons.
‘Time is running out’ to meet CCS goals as spring budget looms
Chancellor warned that "time is running out" to meet the UK's lofty carbon capture storage goals by industry.
UK in talks with Hitachi over Welsh nuclear plant site
The UK government is holding early-stage talks to buy a site in Wales to build a nuclear power plant, a move aimed at reviving Britain’s ageing nuclear fleet, the Financial Times reported.
UK Government urged to allow more scrutiny of climate plans
Members of Parliament want more say on government plans to achieve emissions cuts in the run-up to 2050, the nation’s legally binding net-zero target date.
Mayors call for annual North Sea licencing proposal to be scrapped
Mayors from Manchester, Liverpool, Tyne and Wear and West Yorkshire have called for the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill to be scrapped.
Former UK net zero chief hits out at North Sea oil and gas ‘favouritism’
Former Tory MP Chris Skidmore also derides "culture war" around net zero policies.
‘Critical’ meeting to discuss future of Grangemouth refinery
Scottish and UK Governments will discuss Grangemouth refinery future
UK Energy Minister: £40m to extend Grangemouth licence not good use of public money
Energy Minister Graham Stuart also denied UK government approach would differ if the refinery was located in England
UK government delays decision on two Equinor offshore wind extensions
Equinor wants to double the capacity of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the coast of Norfolk
Energy costs ‘wildcard’ and an upcoming election
While the past year has been one of highs and lows, the next twelve months look set to offer more of the same.
Updated: UK Government confirms plans to move energy department civil servants to Aberdeen
The UK Government has confirmed plans to relocate up to 200 civil servants from its energy security department DESNZ to Aberdeen.
Sunak pledges £1.6 billion to try to show COP28 he’s on message
Rishi Sunak will pledge to spend £1.6 billion on climate projects, as the British premier arrives at the COP28 summit trying to show leaders the UK remains committed to the cause after he watered down his government’s green agenda and promised to boost oil and gas exploration.