AP reports that Morris said the project was now at risk of missing the summer construction window as it began this month and would be set back a year if that happens. This is why the company is pushing for the order to be lifted by the government, as that would allow for the work to be resumed while legal action could get the project tied up in courts, according to AP’s report.
“If no material progress is made toward a resolution within days, Equinor will be forced to terminate the project” , AP cites Molly Morris as saying.
The US Department of the Interior’s (DOI) order to halt construction activities on Empire Wind 1 in April sent a shockwave throughout the offshore wind industry, both in the US and globally, as the project started seabed preparation work in March, marking the offshore construction start as this prep work is carried out ahead of foundation installation.
The move sparked a backlash not only from the industry but also the New York state agencies and the Governor as the 810 MW Empire Wind 1 is the first offshore wind farm that will connect to New York City’s grid and is a catalyst for the investment and development of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
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