Greenland warns against unpermitted drilling as Trump-linked oil firm preps to drill
TL;DR
Greenland Energy, a Texas-based company linked to Donald Trump, has begun moving drilling equipment into Jameson Land without formal permission, prompting Greenland’s government to issue a strong warning that all landings and drilling require approval from the mineral resources authority. The firm plans two wells with about $60 million in funding, claiming large oil reserves, while regulatory clearance is still being sought, amid environmental protections and political pressure over Arctic resources.
- Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill The Guardian
- Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked US oil firm pushes ahead with Arctic drilling The Times of India
- Greenland Energy Company Issues Shareholder Letter Providing Update With Greenlandic Authorities and Regulators and Preparations Occurring at the Jameson Land Basin Moomoo
- Greenland warns Trump-linked oil firm over drilling plans Helsinki Times
- Greenland, again! Daily Kos
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