🚨BREAKING: Sec. @DougBurgum announces he will PAUSE leases for ALL large-scale offshore Wind projects immediately.
— The Patriot Oasisâ„¢ (@ThePatriotOasis) December 22, 2025
"Today we're sending notifications to the five large offshore wind projects that are under construction, that their leases are being suspended due to national… pic.twitter.com/lFPyMscALr
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Secretary Burgum suspends leases for the 5 Atlantic wind projects under construction
Posted in energy policy, Offshore Wind, tagged Atlantic wind, leases suspended, national security, Secretary Burgum on December 22, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Letter from BOEM to Ørsted
Posted in energy policy, Offshore Wind, Regulation, tagged BOEM, interference with other uses, national security, Orsted, Revolution Wind, shutdown order on August 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The Revolution Wind shutdown order is attached. The letter cites concerns about national security and interference with other offshore activities.
Excerpt from Ørsted’s response:
“Ørsted is evaluating all options to resolve the matter expeditiously. This includes engagement with relevant permitting agencies for any necessary clarification or resolution as well as through potential legal proceedings, with the aim being to proceed with continued project construction towards COD in the second half of 2026.”
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 