Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
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Key context: <p>Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>As the US president renews his threats to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/15/ronald-lauder-billionaire-donor-donald-trump-ukraine-greenland">claim</a> the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/08/greenland-iwarning-trump-linked-oil-firm-prepares-drill">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drillingAn 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. Continue reading...
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