810 MW offshore wind farm

Equinor is developing the Empire Wind Offshore Project, which aims to supply electricity to 500,000 homes in New York. Situated around 25 to 50 kilometers southeast of Long Island, the offshore wind farm will have a capacity of 810 MW and is expected to be completed by 2027.

Financing secured but paused

The project has secured financing of over $3 billion, equivalent to approximately 34 billion NOK. This significant funding marks a major milestone, enabling Equinor to proceed with the construction of the wind farm. Despite this progress, a recent order from the Trump administration has temporarily halted construction activities due to concerns about the approval process under the previous Biden administration.

Construction paused; quay work continues

Equinor has confirmed that the offshore construction has been paused as of a Thursday, following an official directive from the U.S. Department of the Interior and in consultation with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The halt in construction is to be executed safely until further clarity is achieved. During this period, work on upgrading the quay and terminal in Brooklyn continues unaffected.