US EditionProposed New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Seeks to Cancel Regulatory Licenses
- On June 4, 2025, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind officially requested to revoke permits for its planned offshore wind project near New Jersey, a venture with a 1,500-megawatt capacity that faced multiple delays and local resistance.
- The decision followed political opposition including President Trump's January 2025 executive order freezing permitting, and Shell's exit from offshore wind investment earlier that year.
- Atlantic Shores controls three offshore lease sites covering more than 1,036 square kilometers near Atlantic City but was not awarded contracts in New Jersey’s fourth offshore wind solicitation in February 2025.
- CEO Joris Veldhoven characterized the withdrawal as a pivotal moment and emphasized that while this step concludes a phase for Atlantic Shores, it does not signal the company’s exit. He described the decision as a strategic pause aimed at protecting utility customers and positioning the project for future progress.
- The license termination signals a major setback for New Jersey's offshore wind goals as no projects have started construction, increasing uncertainty before Governor Murphy leaves office in early 2026.
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