Greenland warns Trump-linked oil firm as it lands drilling equipment without permission

Greenland issues "strong warning" as American oil firm illegally drills wells

Greenland warns Trump-linked oil firm as it lands drilling equipment without permission

Greenland's government has issued a strong warning to Greenland Energy, a Texas-based company linked to Donald Trump, after it brought drilling equipment ashore in the remote Jameson Land region without approval. The company plans to drill for oil, claiming $1 trillion in reserves, despite a 2021 ban on new licenses. The move comes as Trump renews threats to claim the territory, raising tensions over Arctic sovereignty and environmental protections.

All future logistical matters must be advised and approved by the mineral resources authority – before they are carried out.

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2026-08-11