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Danish Energy Giant Ørsted Takes Trump Administration to Court Over Frozen Wind Project

MarketDash Editorial Team
4 hours ago
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the government suspended its nearly-complete offshore wind project, claiming the decision is causing substantial harm to a $5 billion investment that's already 87% finished.

When you're 87% done with a multi-billion dollar construction project and someone tells you to stop, you don't just shrug and walk away. That's the position Ørsted A/S (DNNGY) finds itself in, and the Danish energy giant is fighting back in court.

Billions Invested, Nearly Complete

Ørsted announced Friday that it's challenging the U.S. government's decision to halt its Revolution Wind project, located about 15 miles south of Rhode Island's coast. The company is asking a court for an injunction against the suspension order, arguing it's causing "substantial harm" to a project that's already well past the point of no return.

Here's what makes this particularly frustrating for Ørsted: Revolution Wind isn't some half-baked plan on a drawing board. The project is 87% complete, with most offshore foundations already installed and 58 out of 65 turbines standing in the water. The company notes it has "spent and committed billions of dollars in reliance upon, and has met the requests of, a thorough review process."

Investors seemed to approve of the legal pushback. Ørsted's stock on Nasdaq Copenhagen jumped over 4% during Friday's European trading session following the lawsuit announcement.

Revolution Wind is a joint venture between Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners' Skyborn Renewables. Together, they've poured around $5 billion into the project, which was on track to begin delivering power in 2026. The development has also supported thousands of U.S. jobs, including more than 1,000 union positions that have logged 2 million union work hours.

National Security Meets Energy Policy

The trouble started on December 22, when the Trump administration suspended leases for five major offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind. The official reason? National security concerns flagged by the Pentagon. President Donald Trump has been openly critical of wind turbines, calling them eyesores that damage both the economy and the environment.

The decision sparked immediate backlash from industry and labor groups. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the suspension, arguing it put high-paying union jobs at risk while undermining the country's clean energy ambitions.

For Ørsted, the stakes couldn't be higher. With billions already committed and the project nearly complete, the suspension represents exactly the kind of regulatory uncertainty that makes massive infrastructure investments so risky.

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Danish Energy Giant Ørsted Takes Trump Administration to Court Over Frozen Wind Project

MarketDash Editorial Team
4 hours ago
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the government suspended its nearly-complete offshore wind project, claiming the decision is causing substantial harm to a $5 billion investment that's already 87% finished.

When you're 87% done with a multi-billion dollar construction project and someone tells you to stop, you don't just shrug and walk away. That's the position Ørsted A/S (DNNGY) finds itself in, and the Danish energy giant is fighting back in court.

Billions Invested, Nearly Complete

Ørsted announced Friday that it's challenging the U.S. government's decision to halt its Revolution Wind project, located about 15 miles south of Rhode Island's coast. The company is asking a court for an injunction against the suspension order, arguing it's causing "substantial harm" to a project that's already well past the point of no return.

Here's what makes this particularly frustrating for Ørsted: Revolution Wind isn't some half-baked plan on a drawing board. The project is 87% complete, with most offshore foundations already installed and 58 out of 65 turbines standing in the water. The company notes it has "spent and committed billions of dollars in reliance upon, and has met the requests of, a thorough review process."

Investors seemed to approve of the legal pushback. Ørsted's stock on Nasdaq Copenhagen jumped over 4% during Friday's European trading session following the lawsuit announcement.

Revolution Wind is a joint venture between Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners' Skyborn Renewables. Together, they've poured around $5 billion into the project, which was on track to begin delivering power in 2026. The development has also supported thousands of U.S. jobs, including more than 1,000 union positions that have logged 2 million union work hours.

National Security Meets Energy Policy

The trouble started on December 22, when the Trump administration suspended leases for five major offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind. The official reason? National security concerns flagged by the Pentagon. President Donald Trump has been openly critical of wind turbines, calling them eyesores that damage both the economy and the environment.

The decision sparked immediate backlash from industry and labor groups. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the suspension, arguing it put high-paying union jobs at risk while undermining the country's clean energy ambitions.

For Ørsted, the stakes couldn't be higher. With billions already committed and the project nearly complete, the suspension represents exactly the kind of regulatory uncertainty that makes massive infrastructure investments so risky.