Greenland has issued a stern warning to an American oil company over unpermitted drilling preparations.

According to reports, the Texas-based company Greenland Energy has offloaded drilling equipment on the James Bay coastline in remote Greenland, where it believes there may be significant oil reserves. The Greenland government has issued a "serious warning," stating that the company has not yet obtained drilling permits and that any subsequent logistical activities must be approved in advance by the Mineral Resources Authority. Greenland Energy claims it is still seeking the necessary permits and plans to first drill an exploratory well once approved. This dispute arises against the backdrop of ongoing heightened interest from Washington in Greenland: Trump has repeatedly emphasized that the region holds strategic significance for the United States.