Court Allows Ørsted's Sunrise Wind Project to Resume Construction
- The U.S. District Court granted a preliminary injunction for Sunrise Wind Project.
- The project was previously suspended by the BOEM Director's order on December 22, 2025.
- Construction will resume immediately with a focus on safety.
- The project aims to deliver affordable, reliable power to New York.
Injunction Granted
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction allowing the Sunrise Wind Project to resume activities. This decision comes in response to a suspension order issued by the Director of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on December 22, 2025.
Project Resumption
With the court's decision, the Sunrise Wind Project can immediately restart construction. The project emphasizes safety as the top priority while aiming to deliver affordable and reliable power to the State of New York.
Legal Proceedings
The underlying lawsuit challenging the BOEM Director’s Order will continue to progress. Sunrise Wind is exploring ways to collaborate with the U.S. Administration to reach a swift and lasting resolution.
Source: Ørsted