An oil company managed by associates of President Donald Trump has reportedly brought drilling equipment to Greenland without the necessary approval from local authorities. The Greenland government has issued a stern warning to the company.
According to reports from Yonhap News and The Guardian on August 9, Greenland Energy, established in Texas, recently unloaded about 12 containers of drilling equipment in Jameson Land, eastern Greenland.
The Greenland government pointed out that the equipment was brought in without prior approval. They warned, "In the future, all logistics operations must be notified to and approved by the mineral resources authority before proceeding."
However, the government has indicated that it does not consider it excessive to require the removal of the equipment. A review of the drilling permit application is currently underway.
Previously, Greenland halted the issuance of new oil exploration licenses in 2021 due to environmental concerns.
Meanwhile, President Trump has emphasized the importance of securing U.S. control over Greenland. He has stated in congressional speeches that "Greenland is essential to U.S. national security" and insisted, "We must have Greenland."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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