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TotalEnergies to invest $1B in US LNG, shelving offshore wind projects amid energy security concerns

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24 Mar 2026
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TotalEnergies has agreed with the U.S. Department of the Interior to cancel its offshore wind leases on the East Coast and instead invest about $1 billion in U.S. oil, natural gas, and LNG production. This move aligns with U.S. energy policy favoring affordable and reliable energy sources amid global supply disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. The company will develop LNG infrastructure in Texas and increase conventional oil and shale gas production, supporting U.S. energy security and exports to Europe and Asia. The U.S. government will reimburse TotalEnergies for the cost of the renounced wind leases, marking a shift away from costly offshore wind projects.

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