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What evidence, if any, led officials to conclude that the Rankine option would have significant delivery risk relative to LNG procurement?

Answered Question 20463 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What evidence, if any, led officials to conclude that the Rankine option would have significant delivery risk relative to LNG procurement?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that officials did not conclude that there were significant delivery risks associated with the Rankine option relative to LNG procurement. They noted longer lead times, based on market information.