Block Energy plc announced it has spud its next Project I development well, WR-34Z. WR-34Z Following a detailed review of the Company's planned drilling sequence, WR-34Z has been selected as the Company's third Project I, Phase I development well. The well forms part of the development of the 3.01 MMbbl gross 3P reserves, with a net present value of USD 57.0 MM, attributed by ERCE to a portion of the West Rustavi/Krtsanisi field.

Delivery of this development programme is being undertaken by Block's in-house operating company.