Key Facts

• Greenland officials stopped a US oil company connected to President Trump from starting drilling on schedule.
• The company brought equipment to Greenland in July without permission, prompting a strong warning from the government.
• The government said it needs more time to evaluate the environmental and social impacts before giving approval.
• The oil drilling area includes protected wetlands with rare birds and muskoxen important to local hunters.
• Drilling could not start before winter 2027, much later than the US envoy’s earlier claim it could begin within 10 months.
• The US envoy, Jeff Landry, aimed to make Greenland part of the US and promote fast oil production.
• Greenland Energy, the oil company, says it is committed to following all regulations and working with local communities.
• The stock price for Greenland Energy fell by over a third after the announcement of the drilling delay.