The German offshore wind industry suggests actions to prevent delays.

Germany's Offshore Wind Energy lobby has requested a legal change that would allow developers to voluntarily return unused wind farm sites, enabling these sites to be reassigned to other developers and reducing delays, the group announced on Wednesday.

The lobby, referred to as BWO, claims that up to €50 billion ($58 billion) worth of projects scheduled for 2023-2025 could face postponements unless the legislation is amended.

These statements come in response to a joint report by German Sueddeutsche Zeitung and public broadcaster NDR, which indicated that oil companies TotalEnergies and BP have lost interest in their offshore projects in Germany.

The report mentioned that these projects have encountered worsening regulatory challenges, including delays in grid connections. JERA Nex BP, the joint venture between BP and Japan's JERA Co responsible for the German offshore projects, stated that it is still exploring options and is in discussions with stakeholders, including the German government.

TotalEnergies affirmed that its strategy for offshore wind development in Germany remains unchanged. Last year, the company indicated that grid delays had led it to review concessions obtained since 2023 and to initiate conversations with German authorities.