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Ørsted to Cut 2,000 Jobs by 2027 in Shift Toward Europe

The move underscores a pivot to Europe prompted by U.S. policy headwinds.

Overview

  • The company plans to reduce its global headcount by about a quarter, targeting roughly 2,000 roles by the end of 2027.
  • About 500 positions are slated to go before year‑end from a workforce of around 8,000 employees.
  • Management cites a streamlined focus and the completion of a large construction portfolio in the coming years as reasons for needing fewer staff.
  • Reductions will include redundancies as well as attrition, outsourcing, and potential divestments, according to the company.
  • Ørsted recently raised 59.56 billion Danish kroner to bolster its balance sheet, and its shares rose about 1% after the announcement.