UK oil and gas strategies *

United Kingdom - April 8 2013
On 28 March 2013 the Government published its 'UK Oil & Gas Business and Government Action' plan on the likeliness of the Scottish Oil & Gas Strategy…

Co-authors: Judith Aldersey-Williams .

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Decommissioning tax relief – Government commits to Decommissioning Relief Deeds *

United Kingdom - March 21 2013
In his budget yesterday the Chancellor finally committed to the introduction of Decommissioning Relief Deeds ("Deeds") which will give the oil and…

Co-authors: Judith Aldersey-Williams .

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Political agreement reached on EU proposal for offshore safety *

European Union, United Kingdom - February 25 2013
On 21 February 2013 the European Parliament and the Council (representing EU governments) reached a political agreement on the European Commission's…

Co-authors: Jan Burgess , Judith Aldersey-Williams , Olivia Quaid .

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Legal implications for the offshore oil industry of an independent Scotland *

United Kingdom - January 24 2013
Last week, the UK Parliament adopted an Order in Council under Section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998 enabling the Scottish Parliament to legislate for…

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New requirements to demonstrate financial responsibility for E & A Wells *

United Kingdom - December 18 2012
Last week DECC has issued new guidance (the “DECC Guidance”) on its requirements for those wishing to drill exploration and appraisal wells in the UKCS to show financial responsibility before consent for such wells will be granted. 

Co-authors: Judith Aldersey-Williams .

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