❓ Question regarding the Esperance Power Project, specifically concerning the existing gas pipeline, state funding, truck movements, and energy generation mix. The Minister's response indicates no state funding or ownership of the pipeline and provides estimates for truck movements and energy source proportions.
AnsweredQoN 1047Legislative Council
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ESPERANCE POWER PROJECT
1047. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Energy:
(1) Regarding the
existing gas pipeline to Esperance, which is proposed not to be used for the
transportation of gas to the approved new
power station, was any state funding used in its construction; and, if yes, how much?
(2) Does the
state own the pipeline?
(a) If yes, what
happens to the rights to use if the existing lessee no longer requires its use?
(b) If no, is
there any financial impact on the state government?
(3) How many
additional truck movements are expected to be on the road to cater for the
transportation of gas to Esperance?
(4) What
proportion of the energy at the power station will be generated through gas,
through solar and through wind?
1047. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Energy:
(1) Regarding the
existing gas pipeline to Esperance, which is proposed not to be used for the
transportation of gas to the approved new
power station, was any state funding used in its construction; and, if yes, how much?
(2) Does the
state own the pipeline?
(a) If yes, what
happens to the rights to use if the existing lessee no longer requires its use?
(b) If no, is
there any financial impact on the state government?
(3) How many
additional truck movements are expected to be on the road to cater for the
transportation of gas to Esperance?
(4) What
proportion of the energy at the power station will be generated through gas,
through solar and through wind?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Energy.
(1) No.
(2) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
(3) On average, it is expected that
there will be six additional trucks a week.
(4) Solar and wind will generate approximately 46 per
cent. The balance will be supplied by the LNG power station.
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Energy.
(1) No.
(2) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
(3) On average, it is expected that
there will be six additional trucks a week.
(4) Solar and wind will generate approximately 46 per
cent. The balance will be supplied by the LNG power station.
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