Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
A Texas-based oil firm linked to Donald Trump has begun landing drilling equipment in Greenland without government authorization. The Greenlandic government has issued a strong warning, noting that no permits have been granted for the project.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions regarding Arctic resource extraction and the intersection of private corporate interests with international political figures.
Jameson Land, a remote part of Greenland where the US company Greenland Energy has landed drilling equipment. Jameson Land, a remote part of Greenland where the US company Greenland Energy has landed drilling equipment. Energy in focus Greenland Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
Prefer the Guardian on Google An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite not having received permission from the local authorities.
As the US president renews his threats to claim the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast.
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