The state of play4 Apr 2024 11:04
Before we accuse the heads of the company of failure, let’s consider the present market and the assets we have.
The UK small cap market is well underfunded compared to other markets around the world, it is well documented as so, there’s plenty of evidence and reference out there for all to read.
At some point the small cap markets will turn as the large caps recover, pension funds look more buoyant and investors look for new opportunities. Block resides within this market, it should be no surprise that we are undervalued.
Now consider the fact that many funds etc are not able to invest in fossil fuels, this also narrows our market place. Take also into account the global market is just recovering from two major shocks and a re levelling of overvalued markets prior to those events. The UK also has the added impact of a very poor mini budget, political instability and effects of BREXIT.
So the market we work in is very challenging, if I was invested in any other small O&G companies I would be considering my options.
Block is positioned in a Geography recognised as a major gateway between Europe and the Asian markets. Huge investments have been made and will continue to be made in Georgia which includes US and China majors.
The Georgian government have openly stated they need to secure their own energy supply as a result of the energy market upheaval. Georgia is considered a major conduit for future energy supplies to Europe. Historically Georgia has very large proved O&G resources. They are actively engaging with O&G companies to move forward the extraction of these, it’s all out in the news if you look.
Block is sitting on huge resources documented in a CPR supported by industry leaders. If you question this then you are in fact questioning the very method used by the industry to evaluate O&G companies value.
Block is cash positive and can increase cash flow if it chooses as stated in a recent presentation.
Block has a program that includes 4 significant projects, it has actively developed a significant appraised project to go to market along with others, these projects have been recognised as strategic to Georgia. In addition there's the opportunity for Carbon Capture which is a positive for any party interested in investing.
The interest is there, it all about timing, I believe political timing plays a major part in all of this.
In summary. We have a small company that is profitable, sitting on resources valued in excess of $1b. We have a government that wishes to secure it’s local energy supply and has recognised the importance of the assets we have rights to. We are placed in a geography considered strategic for global growth and investment in a market that is recovering and recognised as very undervalued.
This is my view and my view only but is the reason I'm investing here, I'm sure many will not agree but it's a discussion board after all.
Please DYOR
Good luck to those invested.