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Has he requested contingency planning to manage the risk of international supply chain shocks affecting LNG imports in circumstances where major shipping routes are disrupted, and if so, what is the scope of this?

Answered Question 7120 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Has he requested contingency planning to manage the risk of international supply chain shocks affecting LNG imports in circumstances where major shipping routes are disrupted, and if so, what is the scope of this?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

The work on purchasing of LNG is not yet complete. It will consider risks around international supply chains, including how risks to shipping routes are best managed.