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Danish energy company Ørsted has filed suit in federal court after the Trump administration abruptly ordered a halt to construction of the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, despite the offshore wind farm being nearly 80% complete.
Ørsted and its partner Skyborn Renewables argue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) acted unlawfully and in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act when it issued an August stop-work order citing national security concerns. The companies have asked the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. for a preliminary injunction to allow work to resume.
Separately, the attorneys general of Rhode Island and Connecticut have sued in Rhode Island federal court, warning the suspension threatens more than 2,500 jobs, grid reliability, and state-level climate goals.
President Trump has repeatedly criticized wind energy and has issued several executive orders blocking new projects since returning to office. His administration has also launched a national security investigation into turbine imports, raising the prospect of tariffs.
Ørsted has already invested $5 billion in Revolution Wind and warns delays could add another $1 billion in costs. The company is pursuing a $9.4 billion rights issue to stabilize its finances, backed partly by shareholder Equinor.
The litigation centers on whether BOEM exceeded its authority, whether the stop-work order was arbitrary, and how far federal agencies can go in overriding state-backed energy projects. The outcome could have lasting implications for U.S. renewable energy investment and executive power.
Courts in Washington and Rhode Island will decide if the suspension can stand. Appeals are expected, with the possibility that the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court.
Ørsted A/S is a Danish renewable energy leader specializing in offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, and green hydrogen. Headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark, the company employs about 8,500 people worldwide and is committed to net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.
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