RE: Tick up on the bid31 Mar 2026 10:18
Project 1: Block’s own internal forecasts suggest that under the full field
development scenario, production from West Rustavi is anticipated to continue growing over
the next seven or eight years, peaking at rates of over 3,000 bopd
project 2:Block has identified around 50 wells with
potential for re-entry and sidetrack, with a view to draining the voids left between production
wells. Because they are re-entries, drilling costs are expected to be modest, and well paybacks
fast. Accordingly, after a few successful wells the infill drilling campaign could quickly become
self-funding, with Patardzeuli effectively becoming a second development hub within Block’s
portfolio alongside West Rustavi. While group production is still modest, Block’s focus is on
Project I development drilling (i.e. the West Rustavi/Krtsanisi field). However as cash flow
builds, we expect Block to start to allocate capital towards Project II development drilling.
Total NAV of 18.4p/shr includes no value for contingent resources, or exploration
opportunities. Once the company is in a position to include firm plans for appraisal and
exploration activity (financed by cash flow, farm-out etc.) these can be added to our valuation
and target price, potentially triggering significant upgrades.
this was 2023