Andrew Forrest

Policy & Planning

Forrest says no reason world can’t stop burning fossil fuels by 2040, hints at hydrogen breakthrough
Forrest says if Fortescue can stop burning fossil fuels by 2030, the rest of the world should follow by 2040, even if detractors call it woke. And he hints at hydrogen breakthrough.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 28, 2025

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Wind

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Renewables

Giant solar project in limbo as Forrest misses another deadline on key green hydrogen project
Fortescue misses third deadline for FID on Gibson Island hydrogen project, meaning Genex must look for other customers for its Bulli Creek solar farm.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush
Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the “bull dust” about nuclear energy being the “fairy godmother” to the energy transition.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 26, 2024

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Governments

NSW secures another $4.2 billion of wind, solar and storage to help shift from coal
NSW lands another $4.2 billion in wind, solar and storage projects, including big wins for Andrew Forrest and Neoen, and three ground-breaking long duration storage projects.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2023

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Hydrogen

EU gives Fortescue’s Norway green ammonia project a huge leg-up with $331m
One of Fortescue’s major green hydrogen and ammonia projects gets access to more than $330 million in funds from the EU – if the project goes ahead.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 18, 2023

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Hydrogen

Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has announced three of the first green hydrogen deals to reach a final investment decision in the United States and Australia.
Marion Rae

Nov 21, 2023

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Hydrogen

Forrest creates NY-based fund to tap into other rich people’s money for green energy plans
Andrew Forrest creates New York-based asset manager to raise capital from pension and sovereign funds, and other rich people to support his highly ambitious green energy plans.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 16, 2023

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Governments

“Just a bump in the road?” Hydrogen supply and cash crunch hits Fortescue partner
Plug Power, one of the key partners to Andrew Forrest’s green hydrogen ventures, crashed on Friday after it raised concerns about its ability to continue business.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2023

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Renewables

Fortescue drops massive Uaroo renewable hub as it reorganises Pilbara energy plans
Fortescue has stepped back from its ambitious 5.4 gigawatt (GW) Uaroo Renewable Energy Hub but still plans to build something on the site.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 6, 2023

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Andrew Forrest

Forrest says no reason world can’t stop burning fossil fuels by 2040, hints at hydrogen breakthrough

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat

Giant solar project in limbo as Forrest misses another deadline on key green hydrogen project

Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush

NSW secures another $4.2 billion of wind, solar and storage to help shift from coal

EU gives Fortescue’s Norway green ammonia project a huge leg-up with $331m

Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects

Forrest creates NY-based fund to tap into other rich people’s money for green energy plans

“Just a bump in the road?” Hydrogen supply and cash crunch hits Fortescue partner

Fortescue drops massive Uaroo renewable hub as it reorganises Pilbara energy plans

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