A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation's reporting framework for domestic gas supply from LNG projects, including update frequency and discussions on more regular reporting.

AnsweredQoN 6127Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 May 2020
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Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

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I refer to the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation's (JTSI) WA Domestic Gas Policy - Reporting Framework, and ask: (a) On what date was the Department's website last updated with the Implemented Agreements - Operating Projects snapshot that presents information of DomGas supplied; (b) When is this information next expected to be updated; (c) Over the last five reporting years, how often has the snapshot document been updated and published, and on what dates did this occur; (d) Why are there no timeframes associated with or referenced in the reporting framework; (e) Has JTSI had discussions with industry about more regular reporting from operating projects, for example on a monthly basis; and (f) What was the outcomes of these discussions?

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Answered
23 June 2020
Response time
9 days
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation advises:
(a)        December 2019.
(b)        The information will be updated as part of the current compliance monitoring cycle.
(c)        The Western Australian LNG Project Domestic Gas Agreements table was first published in June 2018 as part of a refresh of WA Domestic Gas Policy information on the department’s website, with a view to being updated on an annual basis.
(d)       Annual reporting is specified in LNG exporters’ contractual domestic gas commitments with the State. The department assesses compliance on that basis. The framework outlines information the department needs to determine commitments are being given effect.
(e)        No. Domestic gas commitments are long term instruments that apply for the life of the LNG project. Annual reporting is sufficient for the purposes of monitoring compliance.
(f)        Not applicable.

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