DoI made it 'impossible' for Crogga to progress gas extraction plans

Shareholder says company met with repeated roadblocks

A Crogga shareholder claims government has made it impossible for the company to progress with its plans to extract gas from the Isle of Man's seabed.

Its licence expired on Friday when an application for an extension couldn't be agreed with the Department of Infrastructure.

Minister Michelle Haywood says it was Crogga's decision not to proceed with its plans.

However, speaking on Manx Radio's Mannin Line, former MHK Chris Robertshaw says the DoI has put three 'impossible' road blocks in Crogga's way: