20464 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 15 Jun 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20464 (2026)
Question asked:	26 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20464_2026
Document guid:	bf682992-e428-49c0-8f04-665cbe3bd01c

20464 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: What assumptions, if any, did officials make about the time required to establish a biomass fuel supply chain for Huntly and to complete any required plant modifications or consents?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that in assessing dry year cover options officials noted that the Rankines can run on either coal or biomass.