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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Greenland on high alert after Trump-aligned oil company brings unapproved drilling equipment

  • Greenland 's government issued a strong warning to Texas -based Greenland Energy for shipping drilling equipment ashore without valid approval .
  • Greenland Energy aims to invest $60 million in exploratory drilling in Jameson Land, believing the basin contains up to $1 trillion in crude oil.
  • Territorial authorities confirmed that the company's previous landing permit had expired and warned that all future logistics require prior clearance.
  • The incident comes amid President Donald Trump's continued push to gain control of Greenland for U.S. national security purposes.
  • Greenland Energy stated its goals are unrelated to American annexation and hopes to receive final approvals to begin drilling in October.

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