Shell has effectively withdrawn from New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, Atlantic Shores — marking the latest major setback to the state’s clean energy ambitions. Spokespeople told NJ Advance Media on Thursday that the developer remained committed to the project.

BALTIMORE -- An executive order issued by President Trump could threaten an offshore wind project in Maryland. The measure put a temporary halt on new federal leases, permits and loans for both offshore and onshore wind development projects until his administration conducts an environmental and economic review.

The announcement clouds the future of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind venture, a punching bag for President Donald Trump.

Plc announced its withdrawal from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm project in the US, resulting in a write-off of nearly $1 billion. The decision was disclosed in the company's quarterly earnings report on Thursday,