Shell sells stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy to Ocean Winds North America

Reuters

Published Mar 20, 2024 21:19

Updated Mar 20, 2024 21:50

(Reuters) - Energy firm Shell (LON:RDSa) said on Wednesday it had sold its 50% stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy, established to develop wind projects off the coast of Massachusetts, to its joint venture partner Ocean Winds North America for an undisclosed sum.

Offshore wind developments faced a slowdown in 2023 as rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and supply chain snags led to a jump in costs.

Renewable energy firm Orsted last year halted the development of two U.S. offshore wind projects and said related impairments had surged above $5 billion.