4827 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 03 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4827 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	25 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04827_2026
Document guid:	52ab905c-a38d-4bc2-bcdc-2758299e9504

4827 (2026). Scott Willis to the Minister for Energy: What engagement, if any, did MBIE have with domestic oil and gas stakeholders regarding the LNG infrastructure procurement process between October 1, 2025, and 9 February, 2026, listed by name of stakeholder and type of engagement?

Hon Simon Watts: There was a small level of engagement with gas stakeholders to understand potential demand for gas derived from LNG, and how they may wish to contract for such gas. The details of these discussions are commercially confidential.