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▶ 9:57 · Geopolitics & Trade · US policy risk creates uncertainty for offshore wind investments
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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Ørsted CEO: Offshore Wind's Boom and Bust, and America's Pushback | Podcast | In Good Company

2026-08-19 · 4 company · 12 thematic
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rasmus errboe

Rasmus Errboe has been with Ørsted for 14 years, becoming CEO in early 2024. He led the company through a major crisis including US project write-downs, an 8B EUR capital raise, and a strategic refocus on bottom-fixed offshore wind.

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He is the CEO of Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind company.

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European electricity demand to double by 2050 driven by AI and electrification
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Bottom-fixed offshore wind remains economic sweet spot vs floating
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Floating wind LCOE too high, commercial viability years away
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