Orsted Files Legal Challenge Over U.S. Suspension of $5 Billion Offshore Wind Project
Jan 2, 2026
Orsted, the Danish renewable energy company, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government after its Revolution Wind offshore project was suspended. The project, a $5 billion joint venture with Skyborn Renewables, was halted by an order from the Trump administration through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
The Revolution Wind project is located offshore of Rhode Island and Connecticut and was nearing completion when the suspension was issued. Orsted has announced that it will seek a court injunction to overturn the government’s decision and allow the project to proceed.
Following news of the legal challenge, shares of Orsted rose more than 4%.
What is the Revolution Wind project?
Revolution Wind is a $5 billion offshore wind farm being developed by Orsted and Skyborn Renewables off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Why was the project suspended?
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, ordered the suspension of the project through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
What is Orsted doing in response to the suspension?
Orsted has filed a lawsuit and is seeking a court injunction to overturn the suspension and allow work on the project to continue.
How did the news affect Orsted’s stock?
Orsted’s shares increased by more than 4% following the announcement of the legal challenge.
Sources
Orsted challenges US halt of its $5 billion offshore wind project
Reuters
Reuters
Denmark's Orsted said on Friday it was challenging the U.S. government's suspension of the lease for its Revolution Wind joint venture and would seek a court injunction against the decision to halt its $5 billion offshore wind project.
Orsted's Revolution Wind to File Injunction Against U.S. Construction Halt
WSJ
WSJ
Orsted said its U.S. joint venture would seek an injunction against a Trump administration order which halted the construction of all U.S. offshore wind projects.
Orsted files legal challenge over Trump's halt to $5 billion offshore wind proje...
CNBC
CNBC
Orsted on Friday launched legal action against the U.S. government over the suspension of its $5 billion Revolution Wind project. Shares of the Danish renewables giant rose more than 4% on the news.
Wind farm developer Orsted launches lawsuit after White House suspension
Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors
Orsted, the world's largest offshore wind farm developer, has launched legal action against the US government over the suspension of an almost-complete $5 billion project offshore of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Trump administration, via the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, on the Monday befo...
Ørsted files legal challenge against US government over windfarm lease freeze
The Guardian
The Guardian
Europe's biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm project
Orsted's Sunrise Wind to challenge US suspension of wind project lease
Reuters
Reuters
Denmark's Orsted said on Wednesday its unit Sunrise Wind will challenge the U.S. government's decision last month to suspend its offshore wind project lease and will seek a court injunction.
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