Block Energy counts down to first gas sales from West Rustavi
The company is preparing to start gas production and sales before year-end, meanwhile, amid improving oil prices, some US$570,000 of crude inventory has been sold
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Block Energy PLC is an AIM-listed independent oil and gas company focused on production and development in Georgia, applying innovative technology to realise the full potential of previously discovered fields.
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The company is preparing to start gas production and sales before year-end, meanwhile, amid improving oil prices, some US$570,000 of crude inventory has been sold
The company is set to boost production, with the addition of gas processing, and it is advancing for new development plans
in his place, the group has appointed Ritchie Wayland, a former Group Exploration Manager of JKX Oil & Gas PLC as its new Technical Manager
“We are confident the market will recognise our inherent value and re-rating potential” Block Energy's chairman said
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“With the implementation of the measures announced today, we have made our business significantly more sustainable, as well as conserving our hydrocarbon assets for the future”
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“WR-38Z promises to be a pivotal well for Block,” said chief executive Paul Haywood
“We look forward to updating the market on the results from the multi-rate production test," Paul Haywood said.
WR-38Z is the second in the multi-well programme underway at West Rustavi.
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“West Rustavi is the site of multiple historic gas discoveries, which we will test in the course of our work programme"
"The successful cementing of WR-38Z's seven inch casing is a significant step in the sidetracking of the well,” said Paul Haywood, Block Energy chief executive.
“We have a fully funded five well drilling programme in the months ahead, providing our investors multiple, near-term value creating opportunities.”
"Encouragingly, the WR-16aZ appraisal well has proved the productivity of the Middle Eocene naturally fractured oil reservoir,” said Paul Haywood, Block chief executive.
“We are delighted William is joining the board to lead our finance team at this critical and exciting time for the company,” said Philip Dimmock, Block chairman.
It will be the second sidetrack in a potential programme of five wells.
Block last month took full control of West Rustavi, which has an estimated 900,000 barrels of 2P oil reserves
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