U.S. Judge Allows Danish Energy Behemoth to Restart Offshore Wind Farm Construction Near Rhode Island
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Judge Royce C. Lamberth, presiding over the U.S. Federal District Court in Washington, D.C., handed down a ruling that marks a pivotal win for Danish energy powerhouse Orsted. The decision comes in the wake of a clash with the government concerning the most recent work halt directive, enabling Orsted to recommence work on a wind farm project situated off the coast of Rhode Island, which is already nearly 90% complete. On December 22 of the previous year, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a 90-day suspension on five wind energy initiatives along the East Coast, citing national security concerns. This move ignited a legal tussle, widely perceived as a component of the Trump administration's broader strategy to bolster fossil fuel industries while curbing the expansion of renewable energy sources.