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Massive Tasmania wind farm approved – on condition it shuts down for five months a year
Huge Robbins Island wind farm gets green light from EPA, on condition it is shut down for five months each year to protect endangered parrot.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 12, 2022

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Renewables

“An ecological and economic disaster:” Green group slams Marinus Link deal
News that Marinus Link is being supported by the federal government’s Rewiring Australia program has been broadly welcomed. But not everyone sees it as a win.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 19, 2022

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How safe is undersea energy infrastructure? Nord Stream leaks highlight dangers
The Nord Stream gas pipe breaches highlight the vulnerability of undersea pipelines and infrastructure in general, of which Australia has a significant network.
Claudio Bozzi

Oct 12, 2022

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Renewables

TasNetworks’ $1 million covert PR campaign for Marinus Link
Tasmanian government utility hires national network of lobbyists and PR firms to “positively influence perceptions” of proposed Marinus Link with Victoria.
Bob Burton

Sep 26, 2022

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Renewables

Marinus Link locks in insurance broker to underpin $3.5 billion undersea cable
Proposed Sub sea interconnector from Tasmania and Victoria appoints insurance and risk management company to underpin massive project.
Sophie Vorrath

May 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Tassie hydro upgrades and Marinus Link get pre-election funding boost
Federal government tips $140m into two Tasmanian projects, boosting the state’s hydro capacity and progressing the Marinus Link.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 4, 2022

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Renewables

Bob Brown Foundation slams Marinus Link as ISP “white elephant”
Australian Greens heavyweights tell AEMO that its assessment of the Marinus Link is “fundamentally flawed” and could hold back development of the NEM.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2022

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Marinus Link launches largest underwater engineering survey of Bass Strait
As Basslink’s woes escalate, the proposed 1.5GW Marinus Link between Tasmania and the Australian mainland takes important next step in development.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 15, 2022

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Big Batteries will render Marinus Link “obsolete”, new analysis suggests
The emergence of new, low cost, big battery storage technologies could render Marinus Link unviable, even before it’s built.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 24, 2021

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Morrison steps in to take majority stake in Marinus Link project
Morrison steps in to provide $94 million to co-fund development of the Marinus Link undersea cable, as part of a deal struck with the Tasmanian government.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 15, 2020

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New wind and storage projects unlocked as Marinus Link fast-tracked under ‘JobMaker’
Morrison government to fast-track approval of Marinus Link interconnector, that is set to unlock new investment in wind and storage as part of “Battery of Nation” project.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 15, 2020

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Renewables

Tasmania Marinus Link would work best in fast transition to renewables
Study finds new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria would provide greater benefits than costs under all modelled scenarios, but especially a fast transition to renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2019

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