# Greenland Delays U.S. Oil Drilling Plans in Jameson Land Basin

Greenland authorities delayed U.S. company Greenland Energy's oil exploration plans in the Jameson Land Basin pending further review.

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Greenland authorities delayed U.S.-based Greenland Energy's plans to drill exploration wells in the Jameson Land Basin, requiring the company to store equipment and postpone operations until November or December 2027. [^1]

Greenland Energy Company, an American firm, suspended its planned first oil drilling project in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin in mid-August. [^2]

Greenland Energy's partner, U.K.-based 80 Mile PLC, holds pre-existing licences for the area that remain valid until the end of 2028 and could be extended. [^3]

Robert Price, chief executive of Greenland Energy, stated that the company has shut down operations in its tracks and put equipment into storage due to the delay. [^4]

Greenlandic authorities requested additional time to review the project, citing concerns about the tight schedule and the need for social sustainability and environmental impact assessments. [^5]

Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy, stated that drilling operations and equipment shipments have been paused until November or December 2027. [^6]

Greenland government officials expressed concern about the very tight schedule and the need to complete social sustainability and environmental impact assessments before approving drilling activities. [^7]

The company holds three valid exploration licenses granted in 2015 and 2018, which remain valid until the end of 2028 and could be extended. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Greenland authorities delayed U.S.-based Greenland Energy's plans to drill exploration wells in the Jameson Land Basin, requiring the company to store equipment and postpone operations until November or December 2027. (The Globe and Mail, News)
2. Greenland Energy Company, an American firm, suspended its planned first oil drilling project in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin in mid-August. (Le Devoir, News)
3. Greenland Energy's partner, U.K.-based 80 Mile PLC, holds pre-existing licences for the area that remain valid until the end of 2028 and could be extended. (The Globe and Mail, News)
4. Robert Price, chief executive of Greenland Energy, stated that the company has shut down operations in its tracks and put equipment into storage due to the delay. (The Globe and Mail, News)
5. Greenlandic authorities requested additional time to review the project, citing concerns about the tight schedule and the need for social sustainability and environmental impact assessments. (Le Devoir, News)
6. Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy, stated that drilling operations and equipment shipments have been paused until November or December 2027. (Le Devoir, News)
7. Greenland government officials expressed concern about the very tight schedule and the need to complete social sustainability and environmental impact assessments before approving drilling activities. (The Globe and Mail, News)
8. The company holds three valid exploration licenses granted in 2015 and 2018, which remain valid until the end of 2028 and could be extended. (Le Devoir, News)

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