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Equinor says Empire Wind 80% complete, delayed by US shipbuilding

Project status update issued 28 October 2026

Sander Voss
Trade and Shipping Writer
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Empire Wind project hindered by US shipbuilding delays
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Equinor stated on 28 October that the Empire Wind offshore wind project is 80% complete and running behind schedule. US shipbuilding delays are the cause of the hold up, the company said. [1] No revised completion date, length of delay or specific vessel impacts were included in the announcement.
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  1. Equinor stated on 28 October that the Empire Wind offshore wind project is 80% complete and delayed due to US shipbuilding delays. · The Maritime Executive
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