From The Straits Times · · 50s
Trump Claims US Oil Exploration Begins in Greenland
Trump announces massive oil and gas exploration to start in Greenland, despite its ban on drilling.
In brief
Trump announces massive oil and gas exploration to start in Greenland, despite its ban on drilling. Trump says US oil and gas exploration will begin in Greenland, which banned new drilling in 2021. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Trump's Greenland Statement
US President Donald Trump said massive oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in Greenland.
“Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin”
Greenland's Ban on Drilling
Greenland banned new oil exploration in 2021 and uranium mining, but reviews Texas firm Greenland Energy's permits.
“Greenland banned uranium mining in its territory along with all future exploration of oil”
US-Greenland Security Deal
US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement allowing US military presence without mining rights.
“The 10-page deal between the US, Denmark and Greenland paved the way for two new military bases”
Trump's Military Claims
Trump said Greenland would give the US strategic advantage against attacks by knocking down drones and missiles.
“Any future attack on the United States will have to come across Greenland, where our Defense will routinely knock down drones, missiles, or any other form of weapon not yet even conceived”
What it means
Trump says US oil and gas exploration will begin in Greenland, which banned new drilling in 2021.
