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Judge to Decide Fate of Empire Wind Project Amid Legal Battle

1/14/2026

Summary

Equinor Challenges Offshore Pause

A federal judge will hear a case on the Empire Wind project, 60% complete, with termination if construction does not resume by January 16, 2026.
Equinor, the Norwegian developer, challenges an order from U.S. President Donald Trump pausing offshore wind work.
New York and other states have joined legal actions, arguing the pause threatens energy reliability for more than a million homes, after a Revolution Wind ruling allowed its resumption.

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Greenland Prioritizes Denmark

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says the territory will prioritize ties with Denmark over the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump insists Greenland is vital for national security and urges NATO to back American control.
Local residents express opposition, saying they want the U.S. to back off.
After a White House meeting, Danish and Greenlandic officials plan discussions with U.S. lawmakers, while Denmark's allies say Greenland's autonomy must be respected.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. National Energy Policy Act of 1978 aimed to boost renewable energy, reflecting ongoing tensions between federal and state energy policies. Equinor's Empire Wind project, now 60% complete, faces legal challenges from former President Donald Trump, who paused offshore wind initiatives. This situation echoes past conflicts, such as the 2018 moratorium on wind power in Maine, highlighting the complexities of energy strategy and state-federal relations.

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Equinor Challenges Offshore Pause

A federal judge will hear a case on the Empire Wind project, 60% complete, with termination if construction does not resume by January 16, 2026.
Equinor, the Norwegian developer, challenges an order from U.S. President Donald Trump pausing offshore wind work.
New York and other states have joined legal actions, arguing the pause threatens energy reliability for more than a million homes, after a Revolution Wind ruling allowed its resumption.

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