UK: What's New from BERR

30 May 2008: Help with fuel bills for the poorest consumers / Results of the Heat Call for Evidence now available

Raft of new Government measures to help vulnerable consumers and especially the elderly make their homes warmer and more energy efficient announced.

• Results of the Heat Call for Evidence can be found at: http://heatevidence.dialoguebydesign.net/
• Help with fuel bills/Heat Call For Evidence results press release

28 May 2008: Increased oil production starts at home

Business Secretary John Hutton outlined plans for increased North Sea oil production today, as he gave the green light for two new field developments, changes to the North Sea licensing system and announced record interest in the latest licensing rounds.

• Increased oil production: press release

6 May 2008: Severn tidal power feasibility study: BERR appoints contractors

Work to determine the potential of a tidal energy generator in the Severn Estuary is continuing with the appointment of a consortium led by consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff who will manage the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

• Severn tidal power feasibility study contractors: press release
• Tidal Power: Severn Estuary webpage

5 May 2008: Volcano gas technology could be the key to unlock more North Sea oil

Cutting edge technology from the United States that uses gas from an extinct volcano to extract more oil from mature fields is to be examined by UK Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks.

• Volcano Gas technology: press release