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Ørsted Reports Q3 Loss, Keeps Outlook as It Sells Half of Hornsea 3

Regulatory moves in the U.S. under President Trump are hindering offshore projects, adding strain to earnings.

Overview

  • The company posted a net loss of 1.7 billion Danish kroner for July–September after recognizing roughly 1.8 billion kroner in impairments.
  • Management reaffirmed full-year EBITDA guidance of 24–27 billion Danish kroner, excluding earnings from new partnerships and cancellation fees.
  • Ørsted agreed to sell a 50% stake in the U.K.’s Hornsea 3 to Apollo Global Management in a transaction valued at about $6 billion.
  • The developer recently raised about $9.35 billion through a rights issue and plans to cut roughly 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027 to bolster its balance sheet.
  • News outlets report that U.S. actions have delayed offshore projects, including the fully permitted 704 MW Revolution Wind off Rhode Island and Connecticut.