Ørsted’s NY Wind Project Takes on US Lease Suspension Challenges
Orsted A/S has initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s recent order to halt construction of its offshore wind project located near New York.
On Tuesday, Orsted’s Sunrise Wind unit filed a complaint in federal court in Washington, seeking a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Interior Department and other involved agencies. This legal action follows the government’s order on December 22, which imposed a 90-day suspension on the construction of the project off the coast of Long Island, alongside four other offshore wind farms.
Additionally, Orsted’s Revolution Wind is also pursuing legal relief, joining forces with Equinor ASA’s Empire Wind and Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project.
The suspensions are part of President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to impede the growth of the offshore wind industry, as he rolls back Biden-era climate policies and promotes fossil fuel interests. The Interior Department justified its December order by stating that the large wind turbines could potentially interfere with radar systems.
For further details, read more about the situation in this article: US Suspends Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry.
In a statement, Orsted emphasized that it has been in discussions with various government agencies, including the Defense Department, for several years to address any potential national security concerns. The company has executed formal agreements outlining the mitigation measures it would implement. As of now, Sunrise Wind is reported to be 45% complete and was anticipated to start generating power as early as October before the suspension was enacted.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers commented, “President Trump has been clear: wind energy is the scam of the century. For years, Americans have been forced to pay billions more for the least reliable source of energy.” She added that the Trump administration paused construction on the wind projects to prioritize national security and put America first.
Photo: An Orsted wind turbine model on display at Quinn & Hary Marketing headquarters in New London, Connecticut, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Orsted A/S will resume work on its nearly-completed Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island after a US judge ruled construction can continue during a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s stop-work order, marking a significant victory for the beleaguered Danish energy giant. Photographer: Joe Buglewicz/Bloomberg
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Orsted A/S has initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s recent order to halt construction of its offshore wind project located near New York.
On Tuesday, Orsted’s Sunrise Wind unit filed a complaint in federal court in Washington, seeking a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Interior Department and other involved agencies. This legal action follows the government’s order on December 22, which imposed a 90-day suspension on the construction of the project off the coast of Long Island, alongside four other offshore wind farms.
Additionally, Orsted’s Revolution Wind is also pursuing legal relief, joining forces with Equinor ASA’s Empire Wind and Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project.
The suspensions are part of President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to impede the growth of the offshore wind industry, as he rolls back Biden-era climate policies and promotes fossil fuel interests. The Interior Department justified its December order by stating that the large wind turbines could potentially interfere with radar systems.
For further details, read more about the situation in this article: US Suspends Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry.
In a statement, Orsted emphasized that it has been in discussions with various government agencies, including the Defense Department, for several years to address any potential national security concerns. The company has executed formal agreements outlining the mitigation measures it would implement. As of now, Sunrise Wind is reported to be 45% complete and was anticipated to start generating power as early as October before the suspension was enacted.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers commented, “President Trump has been clear: wind energy is the scam of the century. For years, Americans have been forced to pay billions more for the least reliable source of energy.” She added that the Trump administration paused construction on the wind projects to prioritize national security and put America first.
Photo: An Orsted wind turbine model on display at Quinn & Hary Marketing headquarters in New London, Connecticut, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Orsted A/S will resume work on its nearly-completed Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island after a US judge ruled construction can continue during a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s stop-work order, marking a significant victory for the beleaguered Danish energy giant. Photographer: Joe Buglewicz/Bloomberg
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