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What timeframe, if any, was used in defining a “timely manner” in determining a “renewables and demand-side approach would not solve the dry-year problem in a timely manner”?

Answered Question 6105 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What timeframe, if any, was used in defining a “timely manner” in determining a “renewables and demand-side approach would not solve the dry-year problem in a timely manner”?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Timely was defined as cover being available before 2030, though earlier is desirable, given the costs of a dry year to the economy. This is discussed in the Strategic Case section of Exploring the Case for LNG, which is available on the MBIE website.