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❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about government discussions with companies regarding a supply base or LNG facility at James Price Point, following up on a previous question and highlighting potential lack of interest. The answer redirects the question to the Minister for State Development.

AnsweredQoN 1494Legislative Council

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20 August 2014

Member

Hon Robin Chapple

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Environment

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I refer to the answer 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?