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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Wayne Parry

Orsted scraps 2 offshore wind power projects in New Jersey, citing supply chain issues

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Danish energy developer Orsted said Tuesday night it is scrapping two large offshore wind power projects off the coast of New Jersey, adding uncertainty to a nascent industry the Biden administration and many state governments are counting on to help transition away from the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels.

The company said it is canceling its Ocean Wind I and II projects in southern New Jersey, citing supply chain issues and rising interest rates.

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