Hydrogen Sector

Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (15:21): My question is for the Minister for Energy and Mining. Will the government commit that the experimental 200 megawatt hydrogen fuel power station will use combined cycle turbines?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Point of order: standing order 97, the term 'experimental' is argument.

The SPEAKER: I am inclined on this occasion to allow the question. Member for Morphett, please put the question again and I will listen carefully.

Mr PATTERSON: My question is for the Minister for Energy and Mining. Will the government commit that the 200 megawatt hydrogen fuel power station will use combined cycle turbines?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (15:22): We will be taking market soundings and use the best possible technology available to the state.