EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen Visits Greenland to Strengthen Partnership on Clean Energy and Raw Materials

Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen is in Greenland this week to reinforce the European Union’s partnership with the country, with a strong focus on clean energy, critical raw materials, and economic cooperation.

The visit comes shortly after the European Commission proposed doubling EU funding for Greenland under the bloc’s next long-term budget for 2028–2034. Under the proposal, Greenland would also become eligible for the Competitiveness Fund, aimed at boosting strategic technologies, including those in the decarbonisation sector.

On Tuesday, Jørgensen held talks with Greenland’s Premier Jens Frederik Nielsen and Minister for Business, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality Naaja Nathanielsen. Discussions centred on how the EU and Greenland can work together to advance the green transition, harness renewable energy, and unlock opportunities in critical raw materials.

The Commissioner also met with the CEO of NunaGreen, the company driving renewable energy expansion in Greenland, and representatives of the national utility Nukissiorfiit. He visited the Buksefjorden hydroelectric power plant — Greenland’s first and largest hydropower facility — where support from the European Investment Bank is under consideration.

In addition, Jørgensen exchanged views on EU–Greenland relations with the Head of the Nasiffik Centre for Foreign and Security Policy at the University of Greenland. Today, he is expected to continue talks with senior officials from the Ministry of Business, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality, including Permanent Secretary Jørgen Hammecken Holm.

Highlighting the importance of the trip, Jørgensen said:
“The EU and Greenland have a shared interest in building a stronger partnership together: for our security, our independence and our competitiveness. Clean energy, green growth, digitalisation and education are key areas for deeper cooperation. By unlocking the potential of critical raw materials and renewable energy sources, we can drive the green transition in a mutually beneficial way that ensures sustainable growth in Greenland.”