Economic Development Laurence Skelly says he doesn't know when the government will choose a company to drill for gas off the Island's coastline.
He faced a question for written answer this week in Tynwald from Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw on the issue.
Mr Skelly said applications opened in July and will shut in November.
But he said he wasn't sure what date the winner would be announced because it would depend on how many companies apply.
Huge careers fair gets underway this week
The Island's Young Adult and Graduate Fair is taking place this week.
Hovercarting business removed from company register
A hover go-karting company has been removed from the Island's register.
AI top of Info Commissioner strategy
Two burgeoning technologies will form part of the Information Commissioner Office's annual strategy.
Local TV company brings back live racing broadcast
A local TV company has relaunched a popular broadcast service for motorcycle road races.
Island's Spar shops join rewards scheme
A chain of convenience stores says it's bringing a new reward scheme to the Island.
Former tea room company to be removed from register
The company behind a former café in Peel will be dissolved and removed from the Island's company register.
New look of 2026 TT merch revealed
TT organisers have unveiled the new look of this year's official race merchandise.
Regulator wants views on fit and proper guidance
The Gambling Supervision Commission says it's looking for feedback on new rules about who is fit and proper to run companies.
