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Trump to pay more companies to abandon offshore wind and invest in fossil fuels
The companies will redirect nearly $900 million into U.S. oil and gas projects and give up plans for new offshore wind developments.
- On Monday, the Interior Department announced the cancellation of offshore wind leases for Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind, providing nearly $900 million in reimbursements to both companies.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum claimed companies were previously sold unviable products reliant on taxpayer subsidies when bidding for leases in 2022 under former President Joe Biden. Now the administration is following a model established by its March deal with TotalEnergies, which received a $1 billion payout to exit offshore projects.
- Bluepoint Wind will recover $765 million contingent on investing in a U.S. LNG facility, while Golden State Wind recovers approximately $120 million by investing in Gulf Coast oil and gas assets. Michael Brown, CEO of Ocean Winds North America, said the deal provided "clarity."
- These cancellations eliminate projects capable of powering more than 1 million homes each, undermining clean energy goals in New Jersey, New York, and California. Democrats and environmental groups have questioned the legality and economic impact of the payouts.
- Federal courts previously vacated Trump's executive order blocking wind projects in December, siding with 17 states that challenged the administration's national security claims. The administration continues to prioritize fossil fuels, citing reliability and cost benefits for American families.
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U.S. President Trump is a declared opponent of renewable energies. The U.S. government is trying to stop several projects. Now it hits two wind farms off the coast. The companies are to be compensated. However, they announce measures to appease the government.
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