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TotalEnergies Exits US Offshore Wind Lease, Avoiding $1 Billion Payment

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 17:35 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 17:35 | 1 source | 1 article
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TotalEnergies has relinquished its offshore wind lease in the United States, effectively avoiding a $1 billion payment. The decision reflects concerns about the economic viability of the project under current market conditions. This move signals a potential shift in TotalEnergies' US renewable energy strategy and raises questions about the future of offshore wind development in the region.

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TotalEnergies Released From $1 Billion US Offshore Wind Lease Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg Francois de Beaupuy, Ari Natter 23 mar. 2026, 17:35 (2 hours ago)

TotalEnergies Released From $1 Billion US Offshore Wind Lease

The Trump administration released TotalEnergies SE from $1 billion in offshore wind leases so the French energy giant can redirect those funds into oil and natural gas investments in the US.

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