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US freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive

The Trump administration has suspended leases for five large offshore wind projects that are under construction off the US East Coast over what it called national security concerns, sending shares of offshore wind companies plunging.

Business • 23 Dec 25

Denmark's Orsted raises $9.35 billion in share issue

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted has raised 59.56 billion Danish crowns ($9.35 billion) in a heavily discounted share issue, shoring up finances as Trump administration opposition has caused uncertainty for its US projects.

Business • 07 Oct 25

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US freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive

Denmark's Orsted raises $9.35 billion in share issue

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