Contributing to the government's aim of energy security is the National Energy Security Assessment (NESA). The NESA will identify key strategic energy security issues in the liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity sectors currently, and those likely to influence the level of energy security in 5 years (2013), 10 years (2018) and 15 years (2023).
An election commitment of the government, the NESA will collate and analyse available information and will provide an assessment of energy security. The assessment will consider how the identified strategic issues could affect adequacy, reliability and affordability in each of the energy sectors.
In undertaking this assessment, one key consideration will be the government's twin objectives of energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Once complete, it is expected that the NESA will provide a key input into the development of energy policies, including the Energy White Paper.
This assessment is currently being prepared by the Department.