The following three media announcements are thematically linked as they claim to celebrate significant, positive developments in Tasmania’s clean energy sector and economy.
The financial close of the Marinus Link is presented by these proponents as a catalyst that not only secures a major infrastructure project but also boosts business confidence and underpins new private investments, such as the HIF Global e-fuels facility. Together, these releases form a unified narrative highlighting how investments in renewable energy infrastructure will drive job creation and economic growth across the state.
Media release – Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce, 3 September 2025
TCCI welcomes Marinus financing as a win for business confidence, jobs and lower energy costs
The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says financing Marinus Link Stage 1, will help deliver a whole‑of‑economy boost that will underpin business confidence, support thousands of jobs across the supply chain and help moderate power prices for households and employers.
TCCI Chief Executive Michael Bailey said the final investment decision and financial close give certainty to suppliers and contractors, with activity expected to create work for civil contractors, manufacturers, transport and logistics firms, professional services and the training system.
“Energy costs are a frontline issue for our members. The project’s financing package, anchored by CEFC concessional debt alongside low‑return equity from the three shareholder governments, is structured to reduce costs compared with alternative financing,” Bailey said.
“That matters for retailers, cafes, cold‑stores, data‑driven businesses and major industry alike.”
TCCI also highlighted wider productivity benefits from the project’s fibre‑optic component, which is designed to significantly expand data capacity between Tasmania and the mainland, supporting digital businesses, redundancy for critical services and the state’s growing tech ecosystem.
“Getting on with Marinus is a practical step toward cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power. It underwrites private investment decisions, helps keep our manufacturers competitive and strengthens Tasmania’s reputation as a great place to build and grow a business,” Bailey said.
Media release – Clean Energy Tasmania, 3 September 2025
Clean Energy Tasmania welcomes HIF e-fuels investment at South Burnie
Clean Energy Tasmania welcomes HIF Global’s decision to locate its planned e-fuels facility at the former Paper Mill site in South Burnie. The reuse of long‑idle industrial land next to Burnie’s deep‑water port is exactly the kind of smart, job‑creating clean‑industry investment Tasmania needs.
CET Chair, Ian Jones, said that this was a huge opportunity that would help ensure Tasmania remains a hub for clean energy investment.
“This will be the largest new employer in Burnie for decades, with around 200 full‑time jobs once operational,” Jones said.
“E‑fuels are a practical, scalable way to help decarbonise sectors that still rely on internal‑combustion engines. HIF plans to produce e‑methanol for shipping and can further process it into drop‑in fuels for standard engines and sustainable aviation fuel.
“Just as important, this project is powered by Tasmania’s clean electricity and uses recycled carbon dioxide from plantation residues, which means using these fuels can remove more than 90 per cent of greenhouse emissions compared to fossil fuels.
“This is just one of a number of exciting projects that Tasmania can leverage to our advantage, thanks to our long-term investment in clean, renewable energy.”
Media release – Clean Energy Tasmania, 3 September 2025
Financing of Marinus unlocks Tasmania’s next wave of renewable investment
Clean Energy Tasmania Chair Ian Jones has welcomed Marinus Link Stage 1 reaching financial close, calling it “the green light for Tasmania’s renewable decade.”
“Marinus is the missing link that gives investors confidence,” Jones said.
“It will help unlock new generation and storage projects and support the recently approved Robbins Island wind farm.
“Today’s announcement is proof that nation‑building clean energy infrastructure stacks up. It gives Tasmania the pathway to deliver more wind, stronger hydro firming and a pipeline of regional jobs that flow from private investment, while keeping bills lower than they would be without Marinus.”
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