2121 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 18 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2121 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02121_2026
Document guid:	7203e9e1-a6d4-4c5f-a95e-921301d41a1c

2121 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister for Energy: Will MBIE be undertaking a cost-benefit analysis as part of the procurement of a Liquified Natural Gas terminal, if not, why not?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes. MBIE conducted a cost-benefit analysis to inform Cabinet’s December decision to proceed with the LNG procurement process.