Equinor renewables US
Equinor has quickly become a leader in America’s growing offshore wind industry. Today we have 3.3 GW of offshore wind capacity under development — enough to power nearly 2 million homes. We see even greater potential for the future development of renewables and offshore wind in the US.
Leading
in the US offshore wind industry
3.3 GW
awarded offshore wind capacity
~2 million
homes to be powered
Equinor in New York
New York State has set one of the nation’s most ambitious goals for transitioning to renewable energy. Equinor’s offshore wind projects are playing a significant role in that effort with an award to provide 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of power to the State.
Partnership with bp: Equinor and bp have formed a 50-50 strategic partnership for offshore wind in the United States. Empire Wind and Beacon Wind are being developed by Equinor and bp through this partnership. Equinor remains the operator for these developments, with each company owning 50% equity. Equinor and bp will revitalize the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into their offshore wind hub that will become a go-to destination for future offshore wind projects in the region.
Offshore wind in the US
Clean Power for California
In the United States’ first-ever floating offshore wind auction, Equinor has been selected as the winner of a lease on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore California. The 2 GW lease in the Morro Bay area has the potential to generate enough energy to power ~750,000 US homes. Find out more here .
With the Biden Administration’s target of 30GW of offshore wind by 2030, there is a lot of momentum for offshore wind in the US. By 2025 several new leasing sales will take place , including the Central Atlantic, Gulf of Maine, the Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Oregon.
Supplier engagement
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Collaborating with communities
Equinor’s projects become part of the community. Our community-based development model reflects our values—openness, courage, collaboration, and caring.
Fisheries
Equinor has always been committed to collaboration with commercial and recreational fishing communities—it’s part of our Norwegian heritage. Our priority is always to avoid or minimize impacts on fishing throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
Economic development and investment
Offshore wind projects don’t just happen offshore. They create jobs, support communities, and benefit people’s lives throughout the region.
Stakeholder engagement
We work in partnership with government agencies, tribes, and a wide range of stakeholders to foster a continuous, respectful and informative dialogue throughout the development, construction and operation of our projects.
Environmental sustainability
Equinor’s project teams are not only engineers. They include geologists, marine biologists, oceanographers and others who focus on the natural habitat where we work. We study, survey and monitor the birds and marine life in our lease areas—and share those studies to help others learn too.
About us
Equinor is a global leader in offshore wind and a broad energy company. Our purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. We have been present in the US since 1987 and have become one of America’s largest offshore wind developers.