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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what licences for exploration and drilling in connection with shale gas have been granted in what areas of the Isle of Wight; to whom; and for how long.[HL4193]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what licences for exploration and drilling in connection with shale gas have been granted in what areas of the Isle of Wight; to whom; and for how long.[HL4193]
Petroleum licences are not specific to shale gas and do not give permission for operations, but grant exclusivity to licensees in relation to petroleum exploration, appraisal and exploration within a particular licence area. Further consents from DECC are required for any drilling operations, for hydraulic fracturing (fracking), or for production.
The following two petroleum exploration and development licences (PEDLs) have been granted for areas of the Isle of Wight:
PEDL 239 : Held by NWE Mirrabooka (UK) pty. Ltd and Wessex Exploration plc; and
PEDL 230 : Held by Egdon Resources U.K. Ltd, Magellan Petroleum (UK) Ltd, Montrose Industries Ltd, and Northern Petroleum Ltd
Both licences are due to expire on 30 June 2014. At present no firm drilling proposals have been put forward by the operators.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (1) with reference to the answer of 23 April 2012, Official Report, column 617W, on natural gas: exploration, when he intends to make a decision about the resumption of fracking operations;
[133395]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (1) with reference to the answer of 23 April 2012, Official Report, column 617W, on natural gas: exploration, when he intends to make a decision about the resumption of fracking operations;
[133395]
As announced in the House on 13 December 2012, Official Report, column 431, we have concluded that, in principle, fracking for shale gas can be allowed to resume, subject to new controls to mitigate the risk of seismicity. A full written statement, was tabled in both Houses on 13 December 2012, Official Report, columns 44-52WS, accompanied by a response to comments made on the report published on 17 April.
(2) when he intends to publish his Department's response to comments on the report published on 17 April 2012 on hydraulic fracturing.
[133396]
Caroline Flint:
(2) when he intends to publish his Department's response to comments on the report published on 17 April 2012 on hydraulic fracturing.
[133396]
Caroline Flint:
As announced in the House on 13 December 2012, Official Report, column 431, we have concluded that, in principle, fracking for shale gas can be allowed to resume, subject to new controls to mitigate the risk of seismicity. A full written statement, was tabled in both Houses on 13 December 2012, Official Report, columns 44-52WS, accompanied by a response to comments made on the report published on 17 April.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what his policy is on the ownership of the mineral rights to shale gas extraction on the UK mainland.
[133832]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what his policy is on the ownership of the mineral rights to shale gas extraction on the UK mainland.
[133832]
The Petroleum Act 1998, like its predecessor the Petroleum Act 1934, vests the right to explore, drill for and produce oil and gas in the Crown, and empowers the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Mr Davey), to issue licences enabling the licensee to carry out such activities, subject to other regulatory checks and permits. I have no proposals for change in these matters.
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Edward Davey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Edward Davey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas...
Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only be established by fracturing the rock, and it happens that the fracturing of the first...
Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only be established by fracturing the rock, and it happens that the fracturing of the first...
I am laying today before Parliament the Government’s gas generation strategy. Last week I set out in the annual energy statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy—to keep the lights on, to keep energy bills affordable and to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This needs to be delivered in a...
I am laying today before Parliament the Government’s gas generation strategy. Last week I set out in the annual energy statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy—to keep the lights on, to keep energy bills affordable and to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This needs to be delivered in a...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Edward Davey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am laying today before Parliament the Government’s Gas Generation Strategy.
Last week I set out in the Annual Energy Statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy—to keep...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Edward Davey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am laying today before Parliament the Government’s Gas Generation Strategy.
Last week I set out in the Annual Energy Statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy—to keep...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what fiscal measures are in place to encourage oil and gas exploration.
[128469]
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what fiscal measures are in place to encourage oil and gas exploration.
[128469]
The Government is committed to a fiscal regime for oil and gas that encourages investment and innovation while ensuring a fair return for the Exchequer.
This year, the Government has announced a range of measures to encourage oil and gas investment, to help maximise the economic production of the UK's oil and
gas reserves and unlock billions of pounds of new oil and gas investment. These include extensions to the field allowance regime to encourage investment in commercially marginal fields and projects, and a commitment to provide greater certainty on decommissioning relief. Together with existing field allowances and enhanced capital allowances, these measures will help ensure that the oil and gas tax regime continues to encourage both exploration and development.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Israel and BG Group about developing and commercialising gas fields off the Gazan coast. [HL2683]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Israel and BG Group about developing and commercialising gas fields off the Gazan coast. [HL2683]
We have had a number of discussions in recent years with the Government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and British Gas about the Gaza Marine gas field. The gas fields of the Occupied Palestinian Territories potentially represent a valuable economic resource for the Palestinian people and will help enable the financial sustainability of the future Palestinian state, a goal we strongly support. We therefore welcome recently renewed talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to enable the development of the Gaza Marine gas field.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with European Union and World Bank staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding their support to the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) following reports that ICCN has signed an agreement allowing a United Kingdom oil...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with European Union and World Bank staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding their support to the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) following reports that ICCN has signed an agreement allowing a United Kingdom oil...
The UK Government have not had any discussions with European Union and World Bank staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on the specific issue of their support to the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) following reports that ICCN has signed an agreement allowing a United Kingdom oil company access to Virunga National Park.
In response to a press enquiry in September 2012, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) noted the UK's concerns about the prospect of oil exploration within Virunga National Park, a World Heritage site listed by UNESCO as being in danger. They urged any
company involved and the Government of the DRC fully to respect the international standards and conventions to which the Government of the DRC is a signatory.
The UK remains committed to supporting UK companies in the DRC and throughout the world. Foreign investment in sectors such as hydrocarbons and the extractive industries can play a vital role in boosting the development of the DRC, lifting people out of poverty. Such investment needs to be carried out responsibly and sustainably, in compliance with local law and conforming to international standards.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of progress on the European Union-funded Strategic Environmental Assessment of oil exploration in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and when the first phase of this study is likely to be finished.[HL2666]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of progress on the European Union-funded Strategic Environmental Assessment of oil exploration in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and when the first phase of this study is likely to be finished.[HL2666]
The first of the two phases of the European Union-funded Strategic Environmental Assessment of oil exploration in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now been completed. Phase 1 (Etude de Cadrage, or scoping study) took place between September 2011 and April 2012, and the final report was passed to the DRC Ministry of Environment in early October. Once initiated, phase 2 is expected to take about four months to complete, and include seven detailed studies.
The discovery of oil and gas resources has the potential to bring greater prosperity and energy security to the region. We hope that all countries in the region will work to overcome their differences to develop those resources in a mutually beneficial way.
The discovery of oil and gas resources has the potential to bring greater prosperity and energy security to the region. We hope that all countries in the region will work to overcome their differences to develop those resources in a mutually beneficial way.
I thank the Minister for that response. He will be aware that Cyprus has moved on from olive oil to crude oil, and there are genuine concerns among all Cypriot people that the illegal occupying forces in the north may wish to assist the exploration of that oil against the best wishes of the Cypriot people. If that were to happen, what options would be open to the UK Government, given that we are a governing power and we do have a significant military presence on the island?
I thank the Minister for that response. He will be aware that Cyprus has moved on from olive oil to crude oil, and there are genuine concerns among all Cypriot people that the illegal occupying forces in the north may wish to assist the exploration of that oil against the best wishes of the Cypriot people. If that were to happen, what options would be open to the UK Government, given that we are a governing power and we do have a significant military presence on the island?
We have repeatedly stated publicly our acceptance that the Republic of Cyprus has sovereign rights to exploit its mineral reserves within its exclusive economic zone. We think that the prospect of the greater prosperity that would flow from the successful exploitation of hydrocarbon resources in the eastern Mediterranean is one of many reasons why it is in the interests of Cyprus—all communities in Cyprus—of Turkey and of Greece to reach a settlement to the maritime disputes in that region and a final settlement to the Cyprus question, too.