After the U.S. Department of the Interior ordered all work on the nearly complete Revolution Wind project to stop on Friday, National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement:
“Revolution Wind is already under construction and nearly complete, representing years of planning, billions in private investment, and significant progress for America’s offshore energy supply chain. Any pause or uncertainty at this stage could ripple across jobs, contracts, and communities already benefiting from the project.
“These projects are not only about energy. They advance priorities of the Administration by restoring American manufacturing, strengthening shipbuilding, modernizing ports, and building the reliable power needed to support data centers and AI innovation.
“Today, the U.S. has only one fully operational large-scale offshore wind project producing power. That is not enough to meet America’s rising energy needs. We need more energy of all types, including oil and gas, wind, and new and emerging technologies. Offshore projects take years of investment before delivering results, and stable, consistent policy is essential to keep that progress moving.
“The totality of America’s offshore energy industry, including oil and gas, wind, carbon capture and storage, and deep sea mining, is driving more stability for consumers, more jobs nationwide, and a stronger future for America.”
