U.S. Offshore Wind Development: 2024 Year in Review and Looking Ahead

Offshore wind has seen explosive growth globally over the past decade. In the U.S., the offshore wind industry has been developing at a more measured pace and has had some ups and downs in 2024. Linklaters’ U.S. Energy & Infrastructure team is excited to share our U.S. Offshore Wind Development: 2024 Year in Review and Looking Ahead report. This report provides valuable insights on: 

  • The significant U.S. offshore wind milestones for 2024;
  • The offshore wind actions that are anticipated for 2025; 
  • The status of offshore wind projects that have been awarded leases on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS);
  • The goals set by various states for offshore wind and their procurement progress; 
  • The status of state offtake agreements for the various projects on the OCS; and
  • Notable U.S. offshore wind mergers & acquisitions.