❓ A parliamentary question addresses the West Kimberley power procurement project, focusing on the Tidal Energy Australia consortium's offer, the status of negotiations with Energy Equity-Woodside, and community support for tidal power. The Minister clarifies the procurement process and timeline.
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I refer to the western Kimberley power procurement project. (1) Was the best offer that the minister received from the Tidal Energy Australia consortium in 1999, and presented to the minister on 17 April 2000, part of the tender process? (2) What steps have been taken since the minister’s preferred tenderer announcement on 6 November 1999 to finalise the matter? (3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE
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The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(1) Was the best offer that the minister received from the Tidal Energy Australia consortium in 1999, and presented to the minister on 17 April 2000, part of the tender process? (2) What steps have been taken since the minister’s preferred tenderer announcement on 6 November 1999 to finalise the matter? (3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(2) What steps have been taken since the minister’s preferred tenderer announcement on 6 November 1999 to finalise the matter? (3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program.
(1) Was the best offer that the minister received from the Tidal Energy Australia consortium in 1999, and presented to the minister on 17 April 2000, part of the tender process? (2) What steps have been taken since the minister’s preferred tenderer announcement on 6 November 1999 to finalise the matter? (3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(2) What steps have been taken since the minister’s preferred tenderer announcement on 6 November 1999 to finalise the matter? (3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(3) Has the Energy Equity Corporation-Woodside Energy consortium made a presentation to the Western Power board to provide details of its proposal? (4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(4) If yes, what was the outcome of that presentation; and if no to (3), why not? (5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(5) What consideration or response will the minister give to the written representations he received last Thursday in support of the tidal power option from shire presidents, community and business leaders and various groups and other individuals around Australia? (6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(6) Does the minister expect to sign a contract for west Kimberley power procurement prior to the next state election; and if yes, when? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
The question is written in terms that somehow or other suggests I am personally involved in the negotiations. The answer is provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and nothing to do with me in a direct sense. (1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(1) No. (2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(2) Negotiations have been under way with the Energy Equity-Woodside consortium with a view to concluding contractual arrangements. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
(5) The Minister for Energy has given consideration and is responding to those representations. The response points out that the sourcing of new power generation in the west Kimberley is being undertaken through a proper and fair power procurement process. The outcome of the process has seen the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal being given preferred status with the tidal offer being assessed as fourth, although initially being retained as a reserve bidder. That status for the tidal power proposal as a reserve bidder has now been withdrawn. In addition, in response to the strong comments of various parties expressing support for the tidal power project, the Minister for Energy notes that Tidal Energy Australia was invited by him to submit a “best offer”, which was then compared against the Energy Equity-Woodside proposal by an independent ministerial advisory committee. That independent committee found the “best offer” was still wanting in comparison with that of the preferred bidder. The full report of the independent committee - the Reid report - has been released by the Minister for Energy. It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program. (6) Yes, soon.
It should also be noted that should the tidal power project receive funding from the commonwealth remote renewable power generation program, it will be almost the entire allocation for Western Australia over the next four years. This will severely limit the likelihood of renewable projects located in other regional areas of Western Australia obtaining funding via this program.
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