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Orsted Announces Major Workforce Reduction of 2,000 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring

Danish renewable energy giant Orsted is eliminating 2,000 positions, representing a quarter of its global workforce. The cuts are part of a strategic shift toward European offshore wind markets and select Asia-Pacific regions. The company expects to realize approximately $311.5 million in annual cost savings by 2028.

Orsted, the Danish renewable-energy leader, will slash approximately 2,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major strategic restructuring. The workforce reduction represents about a quarter of the company’s global employees and comes alongside plans to scale back its international footprint to concentrate on core markets. This dramatic cost-cutting initiative aims to save around $311.5 million annually by 2028, when efficiency measures become fully implemented.

Strategic Shift Toward Core Renewable Energy Markets