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Ørsted

Ørsted is a Danish energy company, formerly DONG Energy, that develops, builds and operates offshore wind farms and other renewable energy assets.

227 claims collected, 88 researched, 29 resolved. Report of 10 October 2026, method 0.1.0+7831dd9d.

Scores by kind of claim

Each kind of claim is scored on its own, out of 100: the share that held up, with the range it likely falls in. Fewer resolved claims give a wider range.

  • Factual claims

    Statements about the present or the past, checked against the record: did they hold up?

    84 73 93

    Medium confidence, 16 factual claims resolved. From 8 documents, 2014 to 2026; 8 documents sampled from 32 candidates found.

    Not scored: 12 unresolvable, 7 checkable only against their own records.

  • Predictions

    Statements about events outside the person's control, checked once they fell due: did they come true?

    46 27 65

    Low confidence, 7 predictions resolved. From 3 documents, 2014 to 2018; 8 documents sampled from 32 candidates found.

    Not scored: 5 unresolvable. 9 more fall due later.

    Does not yet allow for how likely each prediction was when made.

  • Promises

    Commitments to the person's or organisation's own future action, with something to deliver: was it delivered?

    60 40 79

    Low confidence, 6 promises resolved. From 4 documents, 2017 to 2021; 8 documents sampled from 32 candidates found.

    Not scored: 9 unresolvable, 16 not yet due, 1 checkable only against their own records.

All types combined: 70 (likely 61 to 78, medium confidence), from 29 claims: 16 factual claims, 7 predictions, 6 promises. It mixes kinds of claim in different proportions for different people, so compare people kind by kind.

Ørsted's claims

35 claims, sorted by newest said. Choose a claim to read it in full.
VerdictKindSaidClaimTopic
Own records only Factual 13 Aug 2026 As of August 2026, all Ørsted construction projects, including Hornsea 3 in the UK, are progressing according to schedule and within planned costs. Factual · 13 Aug 2026 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 13 Aug 2026 Ørsted's offshore EBITDA excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees was DKK 11.9 billion in H1 2026 versus DKK 10.3 billion in H1 2025, primarily driven by higher wind speeds and higher prices. Factual · 13 Aug 2026 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 13 Aug 2026 After the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court ruled in Ørsted's favour in June 2026 in the former Elsam cases, the plaintiffs decided not to appeal. Factual · 13 Aug 2026 Their own work or organisation
Mostly true Factual 13 Aug 2026 Ørsted's Q2 2026 offshore EBITDA increase (DKK 4.4 billion vs DKK 4.0 billion) was primarily driven by earnings from the Hornsea 3 construction agreement. Factual · 13 Aug 2026 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual 13 Aug 2026 Ørsted is progressing according to schedule and within planned costs across all its construction projects. Factual · 13 Aug 2026 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 6 May 2026 Ørsted has commenced installation of monopile foundations at Hornsea 3 in the UK and Baltica 2 in Poland. Factual · 6 May 2026 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 6 May 2026 Ørsted's net profit for Q1 2026 was DKK 2.6 billion, affected by non-cash tax effects and impairments due to higher long-dated US interest rates. Factual · 6 May 2026 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 6 May 2026 Ørsted's offshore business EBITDA in Q1 2026 was DKK 7.5 billion, up DKK 1.2 billion from the same period last year. Factual · 6 May 2026 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 6 May 2026 Revolution Wind delivered first power to New England and the first wind turbines were installed at Sunrise Wind outside New York, per Ørsted's Q1 2026 announcement. Factual · 6 May 2026 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 7 Jun 2023 Ørsted currently operates 15.5 GW of renewable energy assets, with 4.9 GW under construction. Factual · 7 Jun 2023 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 7 Jun 2023 Ørsted is recognised on the CDP Climate Change A List as a global leader on climate action. Factual · 7 Jun 2023 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 7 Jun 2023 Ørsted was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net-zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Factual · 7 Jun 2023 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 2 Jun 2021 The announcement does not change Ørsted's financial outlook for 2021 or the expected investment level announced for 2021. Factual · 2 Jun 2021 Their own work or organisation
Mixed Factual 2 Jun 2021 Ørsted has been named the world's most sustainable energy company three years in a row. Factual · 2 Jun 2021 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 2 Jun 2021 Ørsted has a total of 12 GW of installed renewable capacity and has built a global market-leading position in renewable energy over the past decade. Factual · 2 Jun 2021 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 9 Sep 2020 Mads Nipper's compensation package follows Ørsted's remuneration policy and includes a fixed base salary of DKK 15 million, which also covers pension contribution. Factual · 9 Sep 2020 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 9 Sep 2020 Mads Nipper's package includes an annual cash-based variable remuneration of 0-30% of annual fixed salary with a 15% target, and long-term share-based remuneration with a target of 20% of annual fixed salary. Factual · 9 Sep 2020 Their own work or organisation
Mostly true Factual 9 Sep 2020 Mads Nipper led a transformation of Grundfos over the past six years that reinforced the company's position in an increasingly competitive market and strengthened its financial performance. Factual · 9 Sep 2020 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual Feb 2018 Ørsted's Wind Power EBITDA increased by 74% to DKK 20.6 billion in 2017. Factual · Feb 2018 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual Feb 2018 Ørsted has established a new unit to explore energy storage and solar PV projects and is looking more closely at the onshore wind market. Factual · Feb 2018 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual Feb 2018 In 2017 Ørsted continued building out offshore wind and biomass generation, divested its oil and gas business, and decided to be coal-free by 2023. Factual · Feb 2018 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual Feb 2018 Ørsted's return on capital employed rose to 25% in 2017 from 17% in 2016, disregarding DKK 4.3 billion of non-recurring gas contract income in 2016. Factual · Feb 2018 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual 2017 DONG Energy's treasury shares have not been acquired for the purpose of reducing the share capital. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual 2017 Since August 2016, 61% of DONG Energy's sourced biomass has been certified as sustainable. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual 2017 DONG Energy's dialogue with investors and analysts is subject to restrictions starting three weeks before publication of its financial reports. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 2017 DONG Energy's 2016 EBITDA from continuing operations was DKK 19.1 billion, underlying growth of 95%. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Own records only Factual 2017 DONG Energy's employee satisfaction index rose from 74 in 2015 to 76 in 2016. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual 2017 Offshore wind does not take up land or cause inconvenience for neighbours. Factual · 2017 Technology
Resolved true Factual 2017 Significant advances in offshore wind technology are currently resulting in markedly lower costs. Factual · 2017 Technology
Unresolvable Factual 2017 DONG Energy is the energy company in Europe that has come furthest in the transition to renewable energy. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual 2017 DONG Energy was listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen on 9 June 2016, the biggest IPO in Danish history. Factual · 2017 Their own work or organisation
Unresolvable Factual Feb 2014 Had the DKK 13 billion equity injection been completed in 2013, DONG Energy's rating ratio criteria would have been met for 2013. Factual · Feb 2014 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual Feb 2014 The DONG Energy Group generated DKK 73 billion (EUR 9.8 billion) in revenue in 2013. Factual · Feb 2014 Their own work or organisation
Resolved true Factual Feb 2014 DONG Energy's net investments were DKK 5.9 billion in 2013, compared with DKK 13.4 billion in 2012. Factual · Feb 2014 Their own work or organisation
Mostly true Factual Feb 2014 With divestments exceeding DKK 15 billion and a DKK 13 billion capital injection in early 2014, DONG Energy's financial platform has been significantly strengthened. Factual · Feb 2014 Their own work or organisation
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Factual Their own work or organisation

“Ørsted made significant progress on the construction portfolio, where all projects, including construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3 in the UK, are progressing according to schedule and within planned costs.”

Ørsted 13 August 2026 Ørsted continues its strategic progress, delivers solid operational performance, and is on track to deliver on its 2026 financial guidance (Ørsted)

As of August 2026, all Ørsted construction projects, including Hornsea 3 in the UK, are progressing according to schedule and within planned costs.

Own records only Only the person's or their organisation's own records speak to it, so it is not scored.

Reasoning

Whether all projects are on schedule and within planned costs depends on internal budgets and plans, though public reporting may partly show it.

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Ørsted, “As of August 2026, all Ørsted construction projects, including Hornsea 3 in the UK, are progressing according to schedule and within planned costs.” (said 13 August 2026). Verdict: own records only. Reliability API, claim c_479c0bb6b8bb, method 0.1.0+7831dd9d. https://epistacklabs.com/claims/c_479c0bb6b8bb

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