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Crogga waiting for verdict on survey extension

Applied for additional time to survey seabed for gas

Local energy company Crogga says it's waiting to see if government will agree to another extension allowing it to search the Manx seabed for gas.

According to the original agreement Crogga can only conduct a seismic survey during winter.

The current licence term ends on 30 April.

It's not the first time Crogga has applied for an extension - the original licence was due to expire at the end of December but the company was given an additional four months.

Mark Pearce is a director:

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