Ørsted has announced the expansion of its U.S. headquarters with the establishment of a new Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Hub in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. This move is part of Ørsted’s ongoing $1.5 billion investment in the state, aimed at bolstering its offshore wind operations and increasing its footprint in the Northeast.
The new facility will be located at 500 Exchange Street, shifting from its previous location at Exchange Terrace. The 17,470-square-foot space is expected to significantly expand Ørsted’s workforce in Rhode Island, with plans to more than double the current headcount in the coming years.
David Hardy, Group EVP and CEO Americas at Ørsted, highlighted Rhode Island’s pivotal role in the company's U.S. operations and its leadership in clean energy. The expanded headquarters will support ongoing projects like the Revolution Wind farm, which is creating approximately 1,200 jobs in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
The investment will also enhance Ørsted’s contributions to the state’s blue economy, including a $100 million offshore wind manufacturing hub at ProvPort and improvements to Quonset State Airport. Additionally, Ørsted is proposing the Starboard Wind project, which could bring over $1.1 billion in private investment to Rhode Island.
Local officials, including Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley, and business leaders such as Laurie White, President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, have praised Ørsted’s commitment to the region and its role in advancing the clean energy sector.
Ørsted operates the Block Island Wind Farm, America’s first offshore wind farm, and continues to lead in offshore wind development with significant investments across the U.S.
Source: us.orsted.com