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California and other states on Vought’s list have been working to advance clean energy projects such as solar power and offshore wind.

Duties such as economic analyses, permitting for energy projects such as offshore wind and National Environmental Policy Act reviews were among those to suffer, she said, and could be hit even harder this time around.

Switching to a floating vessel to treat and transport the oil produced offshore would push back a potential start for oil sales by at least a year, to the end of 2026, the company estimated.

It aims to become a major international hub for the offshore renewable energy sector - made up of zones where tax incentives and lower tariffs are available to companies.

Indian outsourcing giants such as TCS and Infosys have long prepared for this by building local workforces and shifting delivery offshore.