49599 (2024). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	49599 (2024)
Question asked:	12 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	29 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_49599_2024
Document guid:	3c6c15d9-c491-4a98-948d-078cda9048aa

49599 (2024). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Has the Minister received any advice around the feasibility of importing LNG gas into New Zealand and if so, what is the title and date of this advice?

Hon Simeon Brown: I regularly speak with officials and key members of the energy sector about important matters including how they are responding to the energy crisis. I have received the following briefings relating to LNG importation. 13 August 2425-0705 Liquified Natural Gas Importation - Options and strategic considerations. 7 August 2425-0661 Impacts of LNG importation on electricity and gas prices. 10 July 2425-0169 Gas Security Response Group - July report back.