Core Insights - Shell has officially exited the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project in the U.S., marking its withdrawal from the U.S. offshore wind sector [1][3] Group 1: Project Details - Shell transferred its 50% stake in the Atlantic Shores project to its joint partner EDF, effective immediately [3] - The Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, located in federal waters near New Jersey, includes the 1510MW Atlantic Shores 1 and the 1327MW Atlantic Shores 2, totaling 2800MW with plans for up to 197 offshore turbines [3] - The project received federal approval in October 2024, but the EPA revoked its permits in March 2025 due to a review prompted by the Trump administration's offshore wind ban [3] Group 2: Strategic Shift - Shell stated that this decision aligns with its electricity strategy, focusing on optimizing platform value and enhancing asset quality by gradually exiting capital-intensive generation projects [4] - Since 2024, Shell has exited multiple offshore wind projects, including the 1.3GW MunmuBaram project in South Korea, the 2.4GW SouthCoast Wind project in the U.S., and several projects in the Philippines, while considering selling stakes in a 5GW floating offshore wind project in Scotland [4]