US Shipbuilding Delays Push Empire Wind First Power to 2027

Equinor's Empire Wind offshore project off New York faces turbine installation delays due to U.S.-built support vessel issues, pushing first power to H1 2027. This marks a continued pattern of U.S. offshore wind schedule slippage tied to domestic shipbuilding constraints. The delay underscores supply-chain bottlenecks in the U.S. offshore wind buildout, potentially affecting regional renewable energy targets and project economics.

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