30034 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 22 Dec 2023

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30034 (2023)
Question asked:	11 Dec 2023
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	18 Dec 2023
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30034_2023
Document guid:	48d6e012-ef71-4bc4-bdfd-a57c0935674d

30034 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources: In the Minister's view, how long will fossil gas be part of New Zealand's energy and resources system?

Hon Shane Jones: Natural gas will play an important role in supporting New Zealand’s energy security and economic activity, particularly as we transition to a lower carbon economy.