Ørsted’s Revolution Wind Project Halted by U.S. Government Stop-Work Order Amid National Security Concerns

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Ørsted's subsidiary, Revolution Wind LLC—a 50/50 joint venture with Skyborn Renewables—received a stop-work order from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

Offshore construction for the project began after receiving final federal approval from BOEM last year. The project is currently 80% complete, with all offshore foundations in place and 45 of the 65 wind turbines installed. Ørsted is exploring all avenues to address the situation promptly, including discussions with relevant permitting authorities for any required clarifications or resolutions, as well as potential legal action. The goal remains to resume construction and achieve commercial operation in the second half of 2026. Revolution Wind has obtained all necessary federal and state approvals, including its Construction and Operations Plan, which was issued on 17 November 2023 after a review process spanning over nine years. The project holds 20-year power purchase agreements to supply 400 MW to Rhode Island and 304 MW to Connecticut, enough electricity to power more than 350,000 homes across both states, supporting their increasing energy needs. For comparison, the nearby South Fork Wind project, which uses the same turbine technology, achieved a 53% capacity factor in the first half of 2025, providing reliable energy comparable to the state’s baseload power sources.

Revolution Wind currently engages hundreds of local union workers across both onshore and offshore construction activities. To date, Ørsted’s U.S. offshore wind projects have accumulated roughly 4 million labor union hours, with 2 million hours contributed by Revolution Wind alone. Ørsted is also assessing the potential financial impact of this situation, examining various scenarios, including the possibility of legal action.

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