❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Woodside consortium's power proposal in the West Kimberley, covering pricing, environmental approvals, independent assessments, site acquisition, and turbine technology suitability. The government provides answers, withholding commercially sensitive information.
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I refer to the Woodside consortium’s proposal for power in the west Kimberley and ask - (1) What price will Western Power be charged for electricity? (2) Have increasing oil prices impacted on this price; and, if yes, how, and is it guaranteed for 18 years? (3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(1) What price will Western Power be charged for electricity? (2) Have increasing oil prices impacted on this price; and, if yes, how, and is it guaranteed for 18 years? (3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(2) Have increasing oil prices impacted on this price; and, if yes, how, and is it guaranteed for 18 years? (3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(1) What price will Western Power be charged for electricity? (2) Have increasing oil prices impacted on this price; and, if yes, how, and is it guaranteed for 18 years? (3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(2) Have increasing oil prices impacted on this price; and, if yes, how, and is it guaranteed for 18 years? (3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(3) Are environmental approvals required; and, if yes, when will they be sought? (4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(4) If no, what environmental assessment has the proposal undergone? (5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(5) Has the proposal undergone any independent assessment, such as the Federal Government’s due diligence study on the tidal project; and, if yes, what assessment? (6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(6) Has the consortium secured sites for generation in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing; and, if not, when is that expected to occur? (7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(7) Has the Government satisfied itself that the turbine technology proposed by the gas consortium is appropriate, given problems with similar generation equipment in other areas of the State, such as Carnarvon? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(1) It is not appropriate for the price to be disclosed as this is a commercial matter between the parties. (2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(2) The proposal has not been impacted by recent price volatility in crude oil prices, and, if accepted, the contract price would not be subject to the volatility of world oil prices. (3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(3) Yes. It is a responsibility of the successful tenderer to gain environmental and other approvals as part of the conditions precedent set out in the proposed power purchase agreement. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(5) Yes. The power procurement process is in itself an independent assessment being conducted by a regional power procurement steering committee, chaired by Dr Des Kelly, an independent person. That process has recommended the proposal to the Western Power board, which needs to make a commercial decision to either take up or reject the proposal. In addition, the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal was compared with the “best offer” from Tidal Energy Australia-Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd by the independent ministerial advisory committee. (6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(6) A site for the gas-fired power station has been proposed in Broome, and the consortium is currently in discussions with the Shire of Broome and other relevant parties for it to be secured. A number of sites have been proposed in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and they are currently being considered. Securing of land forms part of the conditions precedent set out in the power purchase agreement. (7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
(7) Yes, after receiving advice from the regional power procurement steering committee.
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