General Interest - Quick TakesUK planning policy to speed energy projectsThe UK has launched a white paper to revamp the planning system and ensure that large energy projects of national importance are dealt with quickly, smoothly, and separately from other proposals in the planning program.Energy companies previously had complained that the planning system-particularly when dealing with major gas projects-was burdensome and that local communities abused the process system by blocking proposals and significantly delaying their timetable.UK Communities Sec. Ruth Kelly insisted that local communities would have a say in major infrastructure projects at every stage of the process and stresse...