Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Termination Deal
The Interior Department and TotalEnergies officially strike a deal to end the projects.
Renegotiation Phase
TotalEnergies enters discussions with BOEM regarding the viability of its U.S. offshore portfolio.
Economic Headwinds
Rising interest rates and supply chain costs lead to project re-evaluations across the industry.
Lease Acquisition
TotalEnergies wins a major lease in the New York Bight auction for $795 million.
TotalEnergies has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to terminate its offshore wind lease agreements, marking a significant retreat from the American renewable energy market. The move highlights the persistent economic and regulatory hurdles facing large-scale offshore wind developments in U.S. waters.
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