Trump halts Equinor’s Empire Wind project in latest US offshore wind setback

After wind leasing and permitting practices review, federal regulator cites 'information that raises serious issues with respect to the project approvals'

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 17 April 2025, 13:09Updated 17 April 2025, 13:09
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