The US District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a preliminary injunction allowing the Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables joint venture to resume work on the Revolution Wind project. Construction was paused by a government order on December 22, 2025, leaving seven wind turbines to be installed in the 704 MW project.
The joint venture’s lawsuit, challenging the August 22, 2025, stop-work order and the subsequent December 22 order, is ongoing. The preliminary injunction permits immediate resumption of construction activities.
“The Project will resume construction work as soon as possible, with safety as the top priority, and to deliver affordable, reliable power to the Northeast,” Ørsted stated on January 12.
By January 1, 2026, Ørsted revealed the project was approximately 87% complete and expected to begin generating power within the month.
Following the court’s decision, the US offshore renewable energy group, Oceantic Network, highlighted the project’s impact on investments across Louisiana and New England shipyards, South Carolina’s export cable production, and a steel supply chain extending through New York, creating numerous union jobs in Providence, Rhode Island.
Other projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind-Commercial and Vineyard Wind 1, remain under construction pause and lease suspension, according to the organization.
“Revolution Wind is critical to securing New England’s electric grid, lowering energy costs, strengthening the local supply chain, and achieving energy independence. Today’s court ruling safeguards Americans from the crisis of rising energy demand and costs,” said Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network.
“The U.S. offshore wind industry has collaborated closely with federal authorities to prioritize national security in project siting and permitting. Oceantic applauds this result, ensuring reliable, affordable power for New England communities in need.”
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