Trump-linked oil venture delays Greenland drilling plans after government warning

The Icelandic and Canadian consulates building, left, in the historic old district of Nuuk, Greenland, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

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A Texas-based company with links to President Donald Trump has delayed plans to drill for oil in Greenland, after the Arctic island's government issued a "strong warning" to its joint venture partner for bringing equipment ashore without permission.

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Emily Long

Emily Long

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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.