The Department for Economic Development says once UK fracking is regulated correctly and environmentally sustainable, specialists in the Isle of Man will consider taking the same route.
More than half of Britain will step up the search to frack for shale gas and oil under the plans.
A UK Government-commissioned report has shown that approximately 2,880 wells could be drilled, generating up to a fifth of annual gas demand and creating jobs.
Ken Milne is the senior manager for energy policy at the DED – he says they'll be watching with real curiosity:
Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest
Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
Event to celebrate women in farming
Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
