Committees

The Economic Impact on UK Energy Policy of Shale Gas and Oil

Inquiry

The Committee will consider the possible impact of shale gas and oil on the UK economy following evidence from the United States that suggests that shale gas can be extracted using current technology and make a substantial impact on the national economy and in the areas where production is centred.

Questions

The Committee are seeking evidence on:

  • How much scope is there for shale gas and oil to be used in the UK? Over what timeframe?
  • How will the costs, including those on the environment, of accessing the UK’s shale gas and oil compare to those of other energy sources?
  • What is the potential impact of shale gas and oil on the local economies in areas where development is possible?
  • What forms of electricity generation is shale gas likely to displace and by how much?
  • What impact will shale gas and oil have on household energy bills?
  • What effect will the use of shale gas and oil have on carbon emissions compared to other combinations of energy sources?
  • Will shale gas and oil increase UK energy security?
  • What lessons can be learnt from the US experience of shale gas and oil?

Reports, special reports and government responses

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3rd Report - The Economic Impact on UK Energy Policy of Shale Gas and Oil
Inquiry The Economic Impact on UK Energy Policy of Shale Gas and Oil
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Response to this report
The Economic Impact on UK Energy Policy of Shale Gas and Oil - Government Response
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Correspondence

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Chairman writes to Cuadrilla CEO, Francis Egan
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Francis Egan, CEO of Cuadrilla, responds to EAC Chairman
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Evidence

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Chancellor of the Exchequer - Oral evidence (4 February 2014)
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The Economic Impact on UK Energy Policy of Shale Gas and Oil - Evidence
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Government Responses
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Contact us

  • Email: economicaffairs@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 5358 (committee staff) | 020 7219 6640 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Economic Affairs Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW