Signals
A signal is the smallest publishable unit of change in the High North — not a copy of an article. Each one carries claim-level citations and an explainable confidence score. See methodology for how signals are assessed.
Media reports American oil company seeks to drill in Greenland without approval.
Greenland Energy, a Texas-based company, plans drilling in the Jameson Land area, claiming significant oil reserves. The company's actions reportedly lack necessary approvals.
Greenland Energy aims to drill in Jameson Land region, claims $1 trillion in oil – not independently verified
Greenland Energy, a Texas-based company, plans to conduct drilling in Greenland's Jameson Land region. The company claims significant oil reserves may be present in the area, though the necessary approvals have not been obtained.
Production licence 229 J granted in the Barents Sea (operator: Vår Energi ASA)
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has registered production licence 229 J in the Barents Sea, granted on March 20, 2026, to Vår Energi ASA. This licence is part of the licensing round TFO2025, indicating investment in Arctic exploration.
Production licence 1313 granted in the Barents Sea (operator: Aker BP ASA)
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted production licence 1313 in the Barents Sea to Aker BP ASA. The licence, registered on March 20, 2026, encompasses an area of 4345 km² and is currently in the initial phase.
Production licence 1312 granted in the Barents Sea for Vår Energi ASA
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has registered production licence 1312 in the Barents Sea, granted on March 20, 2026, during licensing round TFO2025. The operator, Vår Energi ASA, is committed to exploration in this area of 316 km² and is currently in the initial phase.
Production licence 1311 granted in the Barents Sea
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted production licence 1311 in the Barents Sea to Equinor Energy AS. The licence is currently active and covers an area of 268 km².
Production licence 1078 B granted in the Barents Sea to Equinor Energy AS
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted production licence 1078 B in the Barents Sea to Equinor Energy AS. The licence was awarded during licensing round TFO2025 and is currently in its initial phase. The area covers 39 km².