Canadian drilling firm says it did not move unpermitted rig to Greenland
Greenland Energy says it will delay drilling until 'winter 2027' and seek additional permits from Greenlandic authorities after being warned against setting up unauthorized gear.
A Canadian drilling firm, Greenland Energy, has sparked controversy after moving its drilling equipment to Greenland without obtaining the necessary permits from the government. The U.S.-based company had initially agreed to provide a high-performance rig for a proposed oil exploration project in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin, but the rig has not arrived yet.
Stampede Drilling, the Alberta-based company contracted by Greenland Energy, stated that its rig has not been delivered and will not proceed without obtaining all required regulatory consents and approvals from Greenlandic authorities. Greenland officials have warned that the U.S. company does not have the proper permissions to carry out the drilling operations and will send a strong warning to the rights holder if violations continue.
Despite the dispute, Greenland Energy remains committed to advancing its oil exploration program in accordance with Greenland's regulatory process.
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