Ørsted Revolution Wind Lawsuit
Ørsted Revolution Wind lawsuit raises risk as BOEM's construction suspension threatens recovery of a near-complete $5 billion project and timelines.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The joint venture sued to block BOEM's construction suspension, seeking an injunction to resume near-complete work.
- Developers say the $5 billion, 87% complete project faces substantial late-stage exposure.
- The case could determine recovery of late-stage investment and timelines for East Coast offshore-wind projects.
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Ørsted A/S filed a legal challenge on Jan. 2, 2026, seeking an injunction after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) suspended construction on the Revolution Wind project. The developer said the halt threatens near-complete work and would cause substantial harm.
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Suspension and Project Impact
The Revolution Wind joint venture contends the BOEM suspension order is unlawful and would cause significant damage to the project. It said it has spent and committed billions of dollars based on prior federal approvals and review processes. The litigation aims to protect the project’s legal and financial rights as construction remains at an advanced stage.
The lawsuit raises whether work on near-complete assets can resume and who will bear the costs of the federally ordered pause. The outcome could affect the recovery of substantial late-stage investment and the timeline for other East Coast offshore wind projects.
Project Details and Suspension Scope
Revolution Wind is a 704-megawatt offshore wind farm about 15 miles south of Rhode Island’s coast, designed to supply power to Rhode Island and Connecticut. The $5 billion project was 87% complete when construction stopped, with seven turbines left to install. It is owned equally by Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, which is owned by BlackRock’s GIC arm.
BOEM, part of the Department of the Interior, issued the suspension order on Dec. 22, 2025, halting the project’s lease and construction. The order affects five major U.S. East Coast offshore wind projects and cites national-security concerns identified by the Pentagon. Developers had faced a similar stop-work order in August 2025, and the broader December directive has extended uncertainty for multiple late-stage developments.
