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Equinor, the developer of the Empire Wind project, is asking a federal judge to lift a Trump administration order that threatens the project's completion, which is currently 60% finished. The project aims to power over 500,000 homes, but Equinor warns that delays could lead to its cancellation due to financial losses and the need for specialized vessels.

The case is being heard by District Judge Carl J. Nichols. The Trump administration previously froze multiple offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns without providing details.

Equinor's construction needs to resume by mid-January to avoid further delays. The company has invested approximately $4 billion into the project, with its final federal approval granted in February 2024. New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration over the orders affecting Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind.