Offshore Wind Power

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NJ Abandons 4th OSW Solicitation
Gov. Phil Murphy called offshore wind a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to build a new industry and create jobs, but said he supported the BPU’s decision.
Ørsted
Ørsted Replaces CEO Mads Nipper
Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper has been replaced by Deputy CEO Rasmus Errboe.
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Shell Quits Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project in NJ
Atlantic Shores said its offshore wind project in New Jersey will continue despite Shell's exit, which caused the oil supermajor a $1 billion impairment.
NECA
New England Lobbyists Preview 2025 State Legislative Sessions

Government affairs experts previewing New England’s 2025 legislative sessions outlined some key policy overlaps and notable differences among states during a webinar held by the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association.

PNNL
Study Models West Coast OSW Transmission Options
A new report by two national laboratories finds that offshore wind could be generating as much as 33 GW of electricity for the western United States by 2050 and looks at how best to bring that power ashore.
Town of Nantucket
Prior to Trump Inauguration, Feds Lift Suspension on Vineyard Wind 1
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved Vineyard Wind 1’s plan to replace additional installed blades in the wake of a major blade failure in the summer, and resume operation.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Critics Slam Trump’s Freeze on New OSW Leases
The order does not affect existing onshore or offshore wind leases, but it sets up potential challenges by directing a comprehensive review.
NYSERDA
Ørsted Takes $1.7B Impairment on US Offshore Wind
Cost increases, delays and diminished value of assets contributed to Ørsted's latest setback — which was announced before President Trump targeted offshore wind in an executive order.
C-SPAN
Trump to Declare ‘National Energy Emergency’ to Ramp up Oil, Gas Production
Minutes after he was sworn in as 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signaled his intention to rapidly increase production of oil and gas.
Ørsted
Oceantic Emphasizes OSW’s Economic Benefits
Oceantic Network released a report on the thousands of jobs created and billions of dollars invested through more than 1,900 supplier contracts that span 40 states. 

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