Outdoor News U S Offshore Wind Power Development In Turmoil

BP and Jera exit U.S. offshore wind project amid challenges under Trump-backed policies

An offshore wind joint venture between BP Plc (NYSE:BP) and Japan’s Jera Co. is set to shut down its U.S. operations amid mounting pressure on clean energy from the Trump administration. JERA Nex ... Read More

BP and JERA Abandon U.S. Offshore Wind Project Amid Policy Shift

BP and Japan's JERA have cancelled their 2.5 GW Beacon offshore wind project in the U.S., citing inflation, rising costs, and unfavorable federal policy changes. Read More

After a sluggish spring, US wind power is set for a 7.7 GW rebound

US wind power fell 60% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, but year-end installations will see a rebound, pushing total capacity to 7.7 GW. Read More

Has President Trump permanently halted offshore wind farms in NJ?

Trump made the comments in a campaign phone call for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, according to the Reuters news agency. Read More

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind

U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are getting hit in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to wipe out the offshore wind industry, suffering hundreds of millions of dollars in lost ... Read More

BP, JERA Halt US Offshore Wind Activities

JERA and BP's offshore wind joint venture has indefinitely shelved the proposed Beacon Wind project in the U.S. Read More

Shipbuilders, port authorities hit in fallout of Trump’s attacks on offshore wind

For many in the U.S. shipbuilding and port industry, offshore wind has been a key driver for growth and investments in recent years. Read More

BP quits US offshore wind: 'no viable path' under Trump

JERA Nex BP joint venture says investment to end in Beacon Wind project after five-year American adventure by oil giant ... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Streamlined Path For Offshore Wind Boondoggles Despite Internal Red Flags

The Biden administration granted major offshore wind projects financial breaks despite internal warnings of increased risks to taxpayers, according to documents obtained by the watchdog group ... Read More

What's up with offshore wind in New England? Here's a map

When it comes to the U.S. offshore wind industry, big changes are underway. Since re-taking office in late January, President Trump has worked to make good on a campaign promise to "end" the industry. Read More

France’s offshore wind ambitions stalled by political turmoil

A political crisis in France has created uncertainty for offshore wind developers and equipment suppliers, who anticipate a business slowdown. The country’s stalled energy framework changes and ... Read More