Block Energy plc has signed an agreement for government to support the company’s operational development, particularly the concept of a long-term offtake agreement at West Rustavi in Georgia. MEASURES The memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development covers initiatives during Projects I, II, III and IV. Measures include data sharing, co-operation and […]
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Block makes final salary sacrifice award
Block Energy plc has ended its salary sacrifice scheme, which involved the award of options instead of wages or fees, following the company’s improved finances. CAPITAL The scheme was introduced in April 2020 after the Brent price collapsed and “operational issues” due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Block aimed to preserve capital and ensure completion […]
Block encouraged by WR-B01Za test results
Block Energy plc reported positive results from its wellbore clean-out and well test of the WR-B01Za development oil well as part of Project I at West Rustavi in Georgia. PROJECT I Project I is the development of the Middle Eocene oil reservoir in the West Rustavi-Krtsanisi field. The reservoir is divided into eight development areas, […]
Block completes farm-out for part XIB
Block Energy plc has completed the farm-out to Georgia Oil and Gas Ltd (GOG) of part of licence XIB in Georgia. RESOURCE The transaction, announced in December 2022, results in the company now holding a 50% interest in the new Didi Lilo and South Samgori areas of XIB. Block said that GOG had completed the seismic activities agreed under […]
Block plans extended well test following wellbore failure
Block Energy plc will start an extended well test for the first well in Project I caused by unstable wellbore conditions at the West Rustavi / Krtsanisi oil field in Georgia. WELLBORE FAILURE The company drilled the WR-B01Za well into the Middle Eocene reservoir, targeting productive “sweet spots” with high density oil-bearing natural fractures, based on […]
Block secures $1m loan to accelerate West Rustavi
Block Energy plc has closed a senior secured loan of US$1.06 million (£860,000) with various existing shareholders and two of its management. RELATED PARTIES Chief executive officer Paul Haywood provided $90,000 and chief operating officer Ken Seymour provided $100,000 of the loan. The company said that the funds would give additional headroom to accelerate its […]