On 22 August 2025, Ørsted’s subsidiary Revolution Wind, a 50/50 joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partner’s Skyborn Renewables, received an order from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to halt activities on the outer continental shelf for the Revolution Wind project. The company is complying with the directive and has suspended offshore operations while prioritising worker and environmental safety.
Offshore construction began after BOEM granted final federal approval last year. The project is around 80% complete, with all foundations installed and 45 of the planned 65 wind turbines in place.
Ørsted is reviewing its options to resolve the matter, including engagement with permitting authorities for clarification or resolution, as well as potential legal action. The company aims to continue construction to reach commercial operation in the second half of 2026.
Revolution Wind holds all required federal and state permits, including its Construction and Operations Plan approval issued on 17 November 2023 after more than nine years of review. The project has 20-year power purchase agreements to supply 400 MW of electricity to Rhode Island and 304 MW to Connecticut.
Ørsted is also assessing the possible financial impact of the stop-work order under various scenarios, including legal proceedings.
