Andrew Forrest

Policy & Planning

“If they don’t believe the science, they can fuck off:” Forrest backs coal and gas ban
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest is passionate about his companies’ decarbonisation progress, and damning of those who are not “up to speed.”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2023

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Renewables

Fortescue reveals “major” green metals breakthrough in Western Australia
FFI says it has produced “sizable volumes” of zero-carbon metallics from its iron ore, just this week. Just don’t ask about the technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2023

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Hydrogen

Fortescue backs new green hydrogen technology start-up, this time in NZ
Fortescue Future Industries has added to its hydrogen technology portfolio, taking part in an early funding round for a New Zealand start-up.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 8, 2023

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Featured

Sun Cable sale process kicks off, plays up Singapore link and green hydrogen
Sun Cable sales process officially begins, with the salesman playing up both the proposed Singapore link and the strong demand for green hydrogen.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 31, 2023

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Electric Vehicles

Forrest plans multi-billion dollar battery business, hopes to land five big green energy deals
Andrew Forrest says “world leading” WAE could turn into a multi-billion dollar battery technology business, expects to seal five big green energy deals this year.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 27, 2023

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Hydrogen

“We could do better:” Forrest to use own tech after US partner pulls Plug on electrolyser factory
Fortescue to use its own hydrogen technologies at Gladstone factory after US-based Plug Power pulls out, saying the economics did not make the project worthwhile.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 27, 2023

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Featured

Cannon-Brookes keeps world’s biggest solar project alive with $65m zero interest loan
Cannon-Brookes zero interest loan of $65 million will ensure the staff and vision of Sun Cable are retained while a sale is finalised.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 23, 2023

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Featured

Administrators seek funds as they prepare Sun Cable sale and billionaire bidding war
Administrators say Sun Cable to be put up for sale before the end of month, preparing for bidding war between Australia’s two richest men.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 20, 2023

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Featured

Forrest and Cannon-Brookes shape up for control of Sun Cable, with or without sub-sea link
The future of Sun Cable will be decided by competing offers from Australia’s two richest men, and two different visions of the project’s future.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 16, 2023

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Solar

Forrest weighs in on Sun Cable, says $35bn solar export project needs “urgent change”
Andrew Forrest weighs in on Sun Cable, all but confirming the company’s woes lie in a spat with fellow billionaire backer Mike-Cannon Brookes.
Sophie Vorrath & Amalyah Hart

Jan 13, 2023

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