The Greenland Ministry of Industry, Mineral Resources and Energy has formally stated that it has no knowledge or documentation regarding a large-scale American project said to be planned for Kangerlussuaq.
Although a former Trump administration official has spoken of a multi-billion-dollar investment, the Greenlandic government maintains that it has received no formal applications or inquiries, according to KNR, the Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation.
The Government’s Stance: “No Record of These Plans”
The Ministry’s denial contrasts with recent public statements from American investors.
Department Head Jørgen T. Hammeken-Holm confirmed that the government has not been approached directly regarding the project.
“We have no cases or official records regarding his claims,” Hammeken-Holm stated. “We have not heard from him directly—only through the media—and there is no application of any kind on file.”
The Bold Claims of Drew Horn
Drew Horn, CEO of the investment firm GreenMet and a former official in the Trump administration, has been the main proponent of the project.
Horn, who traveled widely in Greenland last year, told CNBC that he plans to build what he describes as the world’s largest data center in Kangerlussuaq.
According to Horn, the project would involve:
- Massive Power Scaling: Starting with 300 megawatts next year and reaching 1.5 gigawatts by 2028.
- Hydroelectric Integration: The facility would be powered by new plants located at Tasersiaq and Tarsartuup Tasersua.
- Local Partnership: Horn states that he is working with an unnamed Greenlandic company and says he has already secured builders and operators.
Investment or Illusion?
Horn has announced plans for significant investments in Greenland’s fishing and mining sectors, but these projects remain on hold.
He maintains that the data center project is awaiting government permits. However, the Ministry’s lack of information points to a possible gap in communication or process.
Despite the government’s denial, Horn continues to state that his local partners have been in contact with the Ministry regarding new hydroelectric developments.
At present, Greenlandic authorities report that they have no official information about the project.
