US Department of the Interior Suspends Ørsted's Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind Projects for 90 Days
On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) ordered Revolution Wind LLC and Sunrise Wind LLC to suspend all ongoing activities on the outer continental shelf for 90 days.
Revolution Wind, a joint venture with Skyborn Renewables, and fully-owned Sunrise Wind are complying with the orders while taking steps to prevent impacts on health, safety, and the environment. Both projects are in advanced construction stages and are expected to deliver power in 2026, with Revolution Wind starting in January.
They hold all necessary federal and state permits and have engaged with the Department of Defense to assess national security impacts. Revolution Wind has power purchase agreements to supply 400 MW to Rhode Island and 304 MW to Connecticut, while Sunrise Wind will deliver 924 MW to New York, collectively powering around 1 million homes. Ørsted is investing across the U.S. energy sector and has generated approximately 4 million labor union hours.
