Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for State Development regarding comments about floating LNG and potential onshore LNG development at James Price Point, specifically Inpex's interest. The Minister's response is non-committal, citing ongoing discussions and premature disclosure.

AnsweredQoN 278Legislative Council
Asked
10 September 2013
Portfolio
State Development

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With regard to comments by
the Minister for State Development in Parliament on 20 August
2013 which were: "…other companies tell me they will never use floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) for
a variety of reasons…" and "…Inpex, I think, is having further exploration
success, so we will see what happens with its next project. Its next project
may well find its way to James Price Point."

I ask: (a) which companies have told the Minister that they will never use floating LNG; (b) has the Minister had any indication from Inpex
or any other company that they have an interest in developing onshore LNG
facilities at James Price Point; and (c) if yes to (b), when was the interest indicated?

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Answered
15 October 2013
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
35 days
Department of State Development
(a-c) The Premier has ongoing discussions covering a range of matters with companies operating in Western Australia, including in the Browse Basin. During these meetings a range of views are expressed. While companies are considering their various development options it remains premature to disclose the nature of these conversations.

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