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Why will safety buffer zones around an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki be determined after the procurement process?

Answered Question 33879 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

Question

  • Why will safety buffer zones around an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki be determined after the procurement process?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I understand that the determination of safety buffer zones will depend on the final design, equipment, operating procedures, and site-specific arrangements proposed by the preferred provider. Any LNG import facility will be required to meet all applicable health and safety requirements before commencing operations.