29987 (2023). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 22 Dec 2023

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29987 (2023)
Question asked:	11 Dec 2023
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	18 Dec 2023
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29987_2023
Document guid:	cde3be9a-cf7c-4efc-91ea-1e9417385f72

29987 (2023). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources: What advice, if any, has the Minister received related to the role of oil and gas in New Zealand's future energy system, and the role of gas as a transition fuel to a low emissions energy system?

Hon Shane Jones: I have received preliminary advice from officials that relates to gas continuing to play an important role to support New Zealand’s energy security, economic activity, and the transition to a lower carbon economy.