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PROVIDENCE - The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has ordered Revolution Wind LLC to cease all offshore construction activities related to its wind farm project, according to a statement released by Ørsted A/S.
The stop-work order was issued on Thursday to the project, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partner’s Skyborn Renewables. Revolution Wind is complying with the directive while taking measures to ensure worker safety and environmental protection.
The project, which began offshore construction following BOEM approval last year, is approximately 80% complete with all offshore foundations and 45 of the planned 65 wind turbines already installed.
Ørsted stated it is "evaluating all options to resolve the matter expeditiously," including engagement with permitting agencies and potential legal proceedings. The company aims to resume construction to meet its commercial operation date in the second half of 2026.
According to the press release, Revolution Wind has secured all required federal and state permits, including its Construction and Operations Plan approval in November 2023 after a nine-year review process. The project has 20-year power purchase agreements to deliver 400 MW of electricity to Rhode Island and 304 MW to Connecticut.
The company is assessing potential financial implications of the work stoppage and will provide updates regarding its previously announced plans for a rights issue.
Revolution Wind has employed hundreds of local union workers for construction activities, contributing to approximately 2 million labor union hours on the project, according to the company statement.
The offshore wind farm is designed to power over 350,000 homes across Rhode Island and Connecticut once completed.
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