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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with major oil and gas companies about the future utilisation of depleted gas reservoirs in offshore fields for gas storage; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions her Department has had with major oil and gas companies about the future utilisation of depleted gas reservoirs in offshore fields for gas storage; and if she will make a statement. [71466] Mr. Wilson: The Department discusses this and other issues with petroleum companies from time to time. Details of such discussions are commercially confidential.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71466; 389 c1330W;389 c1328W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Energy supply Natural gas Offshore structures Production Storage
Link
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