Trump Halts Orsted Wind Project in Another Blow to Industry (1)

The Trump administration has halted work on an offshore wind farm being constructed off the coast of Rhode Island by Denmark’s Orsted A/S.

Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued an order requiring the company to halt ongoing activities on the project to address concerns that have arisen during a review of the project. The company “may not resume activities until BOEM informs you that BOEM has completed its necessary review,” said the order, which was dated Aug. 22.

The Revolution Wind project is stopping offshore activities after receiving the orders, Orsted said in a statement. Offshore construction ...