7120 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 18 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7120 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07120_2026
Document guid:	a3264edc-31dc-47b9-b392-1e4d7957c159

7120 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Has he requested contingency planning to manage the risk of international supply chain shocks affecting LNG imports in circumstances where major shipping routes are disrupted, and if so, what is the scope of this?

Hon Simon Watts: The work on purchasing of LNG is not yet complete. It will consider risks around international supply chains, including how risks to shipping routes are best managed.