Hon Robin Chapple asks about government discussions with companies regarding a supply base at James Price Point for the Browse LNG project, questioning the purpose of environmental approvals if there's no industry interest. The answer redirects the question to the Minister for State Development.

AnsweredQoN 1493Legislative Council
Asked
20 August 2014
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the answer from the Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment, to question on notice No. 1282, regarding the proposed Browse Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) processing plant at James Price Point, and I ask: (a) have there been any meetings or discussions with any companies or potential proponents about the development of a supply base at James Price Point; (b) if yes to (a), will the Minister please provide details of such meetings; (c) have any companies or potential proponents been approached by State government officials during the past two years seeking to ascertain their interest in developing a supply base and/or LNG facility at James Price Point; (d) if yes to (c), will the Minister please provide details of such meetings; and (e) if there has been no interest from companies or potential proponents into developing a supply base and/or an LNG facility at James Price Point, to what end is the Government seeking environmental approvals through the Environmental Protection Authority process?

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Answered
23 September 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
34 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) advises:
This question should be referred to the Minister for State Development. Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1492.

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