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Were buffer zones considered as part of the initial safety evaluations undertaken for both shortlisted proposals for the LNG import facility?

Answered Question 33943 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

Question

  • Were buffer zones considered as part of the initial safety evaluations undertaken for both shortlisted proposals for the LNG import facility?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that the procurement process for an LNG import facility remains underway. Providing details around initial safety evaluations would prejudice the procurement process and the proponents' commercial positions.