7124 (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:	7124 (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_07124_2026
Document guid:	e563523e-0647-4eaf-a699-a1cdfa077d23

7124 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: What effect, if any, would global LNG price spikes have on New Zealand if an LNG import terminal were operational?

Hon Simon Watts: The effect, if any, would depend on the nature of price changes, the shape of final LNG procurement, and contracting arrangements for imports. This is similar to many imported fuels, including coal.