http://www.out-law.com/en/ Latest legal news on energy & natural resources from OUT-LAW.COM, part of international law firm Pinsent Masons en-gb Pinsent Masons LLP Tue, 22 May 2012 13:57:18 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/investors-will-be-seeking-clarity-in-forthcoming-energy-law-reforms-say-experts/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/investors-will-be-seeking-clarity-in-forthcoming-energy-law-reforms-say-experts/ Energy & Natural Resources Energy companies and potential investors will be seeking clarity from the Government with regards to its future energy policy as part of various announcements widely expected this week, according to legal experts. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:19:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/onshore-wind-worth-over-500m-to-economy-in-2011-says-government-as-major-welsh-project-is-granted-approval/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/may/onshore-wind-worth-over-500m-to-economy-in-2011-says-government-as-major-welsh-project-is-granted-approval/ Energy & Natural Resources Onshore wind provided thousands of jobs and was worth over £500 million to the UK economy in 2011, according to the findings of a joint industry and Government report. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:48:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/topics/projects/fidic-subcontract/ http://www.out-law.com/en/topics/projects/fidic-subcontract/ Energy & Natural Resources This guide was last updated in May 2012. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:51:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/page-497 http://www.out-law.com/page-497 Energy & Natural Resources This guide is based on UK law for the tax year 2012/13 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-must-take-early-action-to-address-consumer-smart-meter-issues-mp-says/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-must-take-early-action-to-address-consumer-smart-meter-issues-mp-says/ Energy & Natural Resources The Government must do more to address early signs of consumer problems and lack of competition in its smart metering policy, an MP has said. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:21:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/european-oil-and-gas-proposals-a-threat-to-safety-industry-warns/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/european-oil-and-gas-proposals-a-threat-to-safety-industry-warns/ Energy & Natural Resources New proposals designed to regulate the safety of offshore oil and gas operations at a European level risk undermining the UK's existing high standards, the industry has warned. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:28:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/failure-to-meet-renewable-energy-targets-could-cost-uk-60bn-in-fossil-fuel-imports-by-2020-report-warns/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/failure-to-meet-renewable-energy-targets-could-cost-uk-60bn-in-fossil-fuel-imports-by-2020-report-warns/ Energy & Natural Resources The UK could displace fossil fuel consumption up to the value of £60 billion by 2020 if it meets its European commitment to achieve 15% of its energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020, according to new research. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:12:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-to-delay-complex-non-domestic-green-deal-as-a-result-of-industry-concerns/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-to-delay-complex-non-domestic-green-deal-as-a-result-of-industry-concerns/ Energy & Natural Resources The introduction of the Government's flagship energy efficiency programme for non-domestic buildings is to be delayed from its original October launch, according to press reports. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:49:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-commissioned-report-gives-cautious-go-ahead-to-shale-gas-fracking/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-commissioned-report-gives-cautious-go-ahead-to-shale-gas-fracking/ Energy & Natural Resources The Government is seeking comments on an independent report which recommends allowing energy companies to proceed with a controversial shale gas extraction method if steps are taken to limit the risk of earthquakes. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:45:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-proposes-new-guidance-on-major-infrastructure-planning/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/april/government-proposes-new-guidance-on-major-infrastructure-planning/ Energy & Natural Resources The Government is seeking views on changes to six guidance documents relating to the planning regime for major infrastructure projects. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:11:00 +0100