Equinor's New York Offshore Wind Project Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Halt

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Equinor's New York Offshore Wind Project Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Halt

Equinor, the Norwegian energy giant, has announced that it may cancel its Empire Wind offshore project near New York. This follows a stop-work order issued on April 17, 2025, by U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who questioned the environmental assessment previously conducted for the project. Reuters reported that this decision has put the future of the significant renewable energy project in jeopardy.

The financial impact of this halt is significant for Equinor, as it is incurring up to $50 million weekly to keep operations afloat, despite the stoppage. The company has already invested $2.7 billion into the project, with 11 vessels and 100 workers now idling at sea. Furthermore, Equinor is considering legal action against the order, describing it as both "unprecedented" and "unlawful," and noting that 30% of the project was completed following a rigorous four-year approval process to secure state and federal permits.

The stoppage of the Empire Wind project is part of a broader pattern under the Trump administration, which has shown opposition to wind energy through executive orders that have halted permits for wind projects. This has led other European companies like RWE and TotalEnergies to suspend their offshore wind initiatives in the U.S. as well. Additionally, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to contest what she describes as federal overreach, highlighting the essential role of the Empire Wind project in achieving the state's renewable energy ambitions. Meanwhile, Equinor is actively exploring legal and political options to resolve the situation and determine the project's path forward.

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