Debate around potential site off the coast of Maughold
A debate asking the question of whether or not Isle of Man should extract potential offshore gas took place this week.
The event organised by Positive Action Group was held at Manx Legion Club and featured talks between directors and stakeholders of Crogga Ltd and Petrolink International.
In 2018, Isle of Man Government awarded Crogga Ltd a licence for natural gas appraisal and development rights for 'Block 112/25, an area in Isle of Man waters off Maughold Head.
Paul Craine MLC, part of the government's Climate Change Transformation Board was there:
Chair of Crogga Ltd, Eric Evenson said that a move to extract gas here would have a number of positive results for those living on the Island:
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