Trump, Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind Takes a Blow From Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy
Announcements of cutbacks and changes in leadership this week showed the offshore industry faces "a series of headwinds."
Trump executive order may leave California offshore wind projects up in the air
The Golden State is counting on 25 gigawatts, or about 13% of its electricity, from offshore projects by 2045.
In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm
In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey.
Maryland offshore wind project at risk after President Trump's executive order
BALTIMORE -- An executive order issued by President Trump could threaten an offshore wind project in Maryland. The measure put a temporary halt on new federal leases, permits and loans for both offshore and onshore wind development projects until his administration conducts an environmental and economic review.
Trump's executive order shakes offshore wind industry as oil giant Shell backs out of New Jersey project
Oil giant Shell exits a $1 billion New Jersey offshore wind project amid Trump’s restrictions on renewable energy, citing market challenges and uncertainty. Offshore wind opponents celebrate, while clean energy advocates warn of setbacks.
Trump orders suspension of new offshore wind power leasing
President Donald Trump suspended new federal offshore wind leasing pending an environmental and economic review, saying wind mills are ugly, expensive and harm wildlife.
Trump likely can’t touch permitted offshore wind projects in New England
President Donald Trump’s cessation of new offshore wind projects as one of his first matters of business sent a chill throughout the multi-billion dollar industry that’s taken root across the nation.
Shell pulls out of N.J.’s 1st offshore wind farm. Is project now at risk?
Shell has effectively withdrawn from New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, Atlantic Shores — marking the latest major setback to the state’s clean energy ambitions. Spokespeople told NJ Advance Media on Thursday that the developer remained committed to the project.
Maine Republicans call for Trump to revoke existing offshore wind permits
Earlier this month, Maine Representative Jared Golden, a Democrat, co-sponsored a bill that would prohibit commercial offshore wind development acro
Shell hits pause on NJ offshore wind project
The announcement clouds the future of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind venture, a punching bag for President Donald Trump.
Shell writes off $1 billion, exits US offshore wind project
Plc announced its withdrawal from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm project in the US, resulting in a write-off of nearly $1 billion. The decision was disclosed in the company's quarterly earnings report on Thursday,

Danish wind giant Orsted replaces its CEO

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Bill proposed to block Sears Island wind port
The measure would extend a conservation easement over the entire state-owned island off the cost of Searsport.
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25 MW: China to deploy record-breaking colossal wind turbines, says report
An upcoming national-level offshore wind power research and testing base in China will see 25 MW turbines being deployed for ...
Maine’s offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition
Maine’s formal interest in developing ocean wind energy dates back to 2008, when former Gov. John Baldacci created an Ocean Energy Task Force to devise a strategy.
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Massachusetts’ offshore wind future splits Cape residents
“There have been very, very minimal impacts on whales,” Zuckoff said. “The one time that researchers were able to tag fin ...
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Global wind developer replaces CEO amid turbulent times for turbines
CEO Mads Nipper will step down and Rasmus Errboe, current deputy CEO and CCO, will assume his position with the company.
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Poland breaks ground on massive offshore wind power project
The project is estimated at 30 billion zlotys ($7.4 billion) and is a key part of Poland's energy transition strategy. The ...
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First offshore wind production by 2028 ‘doable' if all goes well
Danish technical consultancy firm K2 Management (K2M). “The 2028 completion of the first offshore wind sounds aggressive but it is also doable, but that does require all the stakeholders to closely ...