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Portland jobs on line in Chinese steel wind farm stoush


The Victorian government forces companies that build state-backed renewable projects to use 60 per cent local content. Keppel Prince has won contracts on Victorian projects but the Ryan Corner project, which is not a Victoria-backed initiative, does not mandate Australian-made inputs.
The next batch of Victorian Renewable Energy auction projects will likely begin later this year, meaning Keppel Prince could be forced to stay afloat with little work for the best part of a year.
A Victorian government spokeswoman said its renewable energy program had provided Keppel Prince with work in recent years and new projects this year “will create the next wave of jobs in the manufacturing, engineering and the operation of solar and wind farms”. ....

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Alcoa's Portland aluminium smelter subsidy secures jobs, fails green energy test


Alcoa s Portland aluminium smelter subsidy secures jobs, fails green energy test
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The Federal Government has committed to underwrite the Portland smelter until mid-2025.
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A Federal Government commitment of $76.8 million to underwrite Alcoa s giant Victorian aluminium smelter has been hailed as a lifeline for hundreds of workers, but as a lost opportunity to move towards renewable energies.
Key points:
The Commonwealth funding is expected to safeguard the smelter until 2025
The funding was announced in the mid-year budget update
The smelter at Portland, in the state s south-west, is one of Victoria s largest electricity users and there have been calls from the local community and the Australian Workers Union for both the state and federal governments to ensure its future. ....

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