Andrew Forrest Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Huge Fortescue wind farm seeks federal green tick after halving proposed turbine numbers
Andrew Forrest’s 2 gigawatt wind plans to help decarbonise his Pilbara iron ore operations have rejoined the queue for federal environmental approval, following a “substantial redesign.”
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 16, 2026

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Hydrogen

Fortescue’s low temperature green iron process ready for real world testing
An electrochemical process to make green iron with renewable energy is ready for a 100kg pilot, after an ARENA-funded study proved it works in the lab.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 2, 2026

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron locks in $1 billion in finance for part two of huge Queensland wind farm
Squadron Energy sets “new market benchmark” after locking in $1 billion for part two of a more than 1 gigawatt project in the Sunshine State.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2025

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Battery

BYD parts arrive on site at North Star Junction as Fortescue adds new battery to real zero plans
“We are changing the way we power our mines.” Fortescue marks arrival of battery units at North Star site and reveals plans for another big battery in push for real zero.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 1, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest says real zero is already the “winning business case” in three key fossil fuel guzzling industries
Andrew Forrest says “game-changing” tipping point in renewables means “real zero” is the winning business case for even heavy fossil fuel guzzling industries.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 10, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest makes big bet on self-lifting turbines in landmark “real zero” deal with Envision
Andrew Forrest’s new wind deal signals the entry of a new “self lifting” technology and a new turbine supplier in the Australian market.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2025

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Renewables

Forrest lands key wind, solar and battery supply deals as Fortescue pushes to “real zero”
Updated: Forrest seals deals with BYD, Longi and Envision to advance his plans to reach “real zero” at his giant Pilbara iron ore operations by the end of the decade.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 26, 2025

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Renewables

Fortescue’s giant solar hub skips past state hurdles, awaits federal ruling
Fortescue’s giant solar hub in the Pilbara waved through by state environmental authority, but still awaits word from the federal department.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

May 26, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest-backed wind and battery project could be first to drop off federal CIS winners list
One of the winners of the federal government’s first giant wind and solar auction is being tripped up by its reported failure to gain access to the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 7, 2025

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Renewables

Fortescue’s green shovels break ground at first US hydrogen project, but Twiggy has policy blues
At the launch of Fortescue’s first US hydrogen project, Forrest criticises plans to limit access to tax credits to renewables-only “green” fuel production.
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2024

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Renewables

Forrest advances plans for another billion dollar wind and battery project in Queensland
Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy said to be seeking $1 billion in finance for new wind and battery project in north Queensland.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 17, 2024

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Hydrogen

Crunch time for Forrest’s big green hydrogen plan as energy costs bite
Andrew Forrest’s first major green hydrogen production project in Australia – at the Gibson island ammonia plant in Queensland – is facing crunch time in coming weeks over whether it can go ahead or not.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 25, 2024

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