TotalEnergies has announced a strategic reassessment of several planned offshore wind developments in Germany, citing prolonged grid connection delays, rising project costs and evolving market conditions.

The review could result in the cancellation, postponement or restructuring of selected projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, including concessions awarded since 2023 as part of Germany’s offshore wind expansion program.

The company said the decision follows increasing uncertainty surrounding transmission infrastructure timelines and long-term project economics. TotalEnergies has previously signaled concerns over delayed offshore grid connections linked to German transmission system operators.

“Germany remains a strategically important energy market for TotalEnergies,” said a company spokesperson. “However, large-scale offshore developments require predictable regulatory frameworks, reliable grid access and sustainable economic conditions. We are therefore reviewing the viability and sequencing of our current offshore wind pipeline.”

TotalEnergies currently holds several German offshore wind concessions, including projects under the Nordsee Energies and Ostsee Energies portfolios, representing multiple gigawatts of planned renewable generation capacity.

Industry analysts say the move reflects broader pressures facing Europe’s offshore wind sector, including inflation, supply-chain bottlenecks, higher financing costs and delays in transmission infrastructure rollout.

The company emphasized that the review does not affect its broader commitment to low-carbon electricity generation and renewable energy investments across Europe. TotalEnergies said it would continue discussions with German authorities and grid operators regarding potential development pathways for the projects.

Germany has set ambitious offshore wind targets as part of its energy transition strategy, aiming to significantly expand renewable power generation capacity over the coming decades.

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