Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay Arctic drilling

The Guardian · first seen 12.08.2026

Authorities in Greenland have forced an American oil company connected to Donald Trump to postpone Arctic drilling after equipment was brought ashore without permission.

Greenland authorities forced a US oil company to postpone drilling wells
The company brought drilling equipment ashore in July without permission
Action defied US envoy claims that American crude extraction could begin next year

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The Guardian — Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling

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