# Climate group accuses Energy Minister of hiding LNG documents

> Climate group claims Energy Minister Simeon Brown delayed releasing LNG project documents until after election.
- Title: Climate group accuses Energy Minister of hiding LNG documents
- Summary: Climate group claims Energy Minister Simeon Brown delayed releasing LNG project documents until after election.
- Keywords: lawyers for climate action, simeon brown, lgb facility, cabinet committee, election transparency, lgb project, RNZ
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/environment_climate/2379688/climate-advocacy-group-accuses-energy-minister-simeon-brown-of-sitting-on-documents-about-lng-plans
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-11-05T23:59:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lawyers for climate action, simeon brown, lgb facility, cabinet committee, election transparency, lgb project, politics, news
## Climate group accuses Energy Minister
Climate advocacy group Lawyers for Climate Action claims Energy Minister Simeon Brown delayed releasing LNG project documents until after election.
## Government response
Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment officials declined LCA's request to release documents on October 29, saying information would be released proactively.
## Ombudsman confirms delay
Ombudsman confirmed officials sent reviewed documents to Brown's office on 23 October, with no release date before election.
## Project details
Government plans $1 billion LNG facility with third-party provider to ensure 'firm' power during dry winters, facing local opposition in Taranaki.
## Key takeaway

Climate advocacy group Lawyers for Climate Action says Energy Minister Simeon Brown is withholding LNG facility documents until after election, risking transparency on a $1 billion project.