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US freezes five big offshore wind projects

Wind Energy – USA

According to Reuters, the Trump administration suspended leases on Monday for five large offshore wind projects under construction off the U.S. East Coast over what it called national security concerns, causing shares of offshore wind companies to plunge.

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Venezuela ends gas supply talks with Trinidad and Tobago

General – Politics

Venezuela has announced the immediate termination of all contracts, agreements, and ongoing negotiations related to the supply of natural gas to Trinidad and Tobago, citing what it described as hostile actions linked to the United States.

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Maryland revives offshore wind push with surprise tender

Wind Energy – USA

In a move that has caught the US offshore wind industry off guard, the Maryland Department of General Services and the Office of State Procurement have unexpectedly issued an invitation for bids (IFB) for offshore wind power, signalling renewed momentum after months of political and legal uncertainty.

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Federal Judge strikes down Trump’s halt on Offshore Wind Development

Wind Energy – U.S.A.

A U.S. federal judge has invalidated former President Donald Trump’s nationwide moratorium on offshore wind activity, ruling that the administration acted unlawfully when it froze all leasing and permitting earlier this year.

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Trump says NJ offshore wind halt will be permanent

Wind Energy – Permanent Suspension

Last Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the temporary suspension of offshore wind farm development off the New Jersey coast would become permanent.

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California approves $228 million for offshore wind port upgrades

Wind Energy – USA

The California Legislature has approved the first part of the money needed to upgrade ports for floating offshore wind development.

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Revolution Wind cleared to restart work

Wind Energy – Revolution Wind

A federal court judge on Monday granted energy company Ørsted a preliminary injunction to resume work on its Revolution Wind turbine array off Rhode Island, lifting an Aug. 22 stop-work order by the Trump administration.

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