Andrew Forrest Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Renew Economy

Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal
Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.
Luke Costin

Jan 11, 2024

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Electric Vehicles

Gina Rinehart unveils a bright pink electric locomotive, to beat Forrest at his own game
Roy Hill Mines, owned by climate skeptic and renewables doubter Gina Rinehart, unveils a bright pink electric locomotive powered by a 7MWh battery.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 1, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Forrest threatens to quit UK, says CCS is “waiting for the next idiot”
Tory government steps up oil exploration and investments in CCS, a technology Twiggy Forrest says is “waiting for the next idiot to come along.”
Rachel Williamson

Aug 2, 2023

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Apple pulls out of off take deal for Andrew Forrest wind project in Queensland
Windlab says Apple’s exit from major wind project is due to a milestone miss, others suggest blowback from a stark public environment report.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 5, 2023

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Construction starts at Andrew Forrest-backed $3 billion renewable energy precinct
Construction starts at the massive $3 billion Clarke Creek renewables precinct in Queensland. The Andrew Forrest-backed project could become Australia’s largest.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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Hydrogen

Forrest hails Europe’s massive green hydrogen plan, says it could do more
Fortescue boss welcomes European Commission plan for major financial and policy support for a rapid and massive deployment of green hydrogen.
Giles Parkinson

May 20, 2022

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Fortescue Future Industries poaches RBA’s chief climate warrior as new CFO
Andrew Forrest’s green energy play Fortescue Future Industries names RBA deputy governor as its new chief financial officer.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2022

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Fortescue strikes deal with Queensland for green hydrogen transmission link
The Queensland government has struck a deal with FFI to connect two proposed hydrogen projects to the grid and supplies of renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 25, 2022

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Hydrogen

“That’s not clean:” Forrest fires both barrels at Taylor’s hydrogen greenwash
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries takes out full-page newspaper ads calling out federal government’s hydrogen greenwashing.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2022

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Hydrogen

Fortescue designs and builds its own electrolyser ahead of green hydrogen push
Fortescue Future Industries designs and builds its own electrolyser in-house, to produce and test new renewable hydrogen technologies.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 20, 2021

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Hydrogen

Fortescue may convert NZ oil refinery to green hydrogen production facility
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries to investigate the conversion of New Zealand oil refinery to green hydrogen production.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 16, 2021

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Hydrogen

No place for gas, as Forrest says green hydrogen orders “come from everywhere”
Andrew Forrest tells shareholders demand for green hydrogen is “coming from everywhere” since FFI has made its intentions clear.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 10, 2021

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