---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-24-077617"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZNOG"
cik: "0001131312"
company_name: "ZION OIL & GAS INC"
filed_at: "2024-09-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T05:23:10.487105+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zion Oil pauses MJ-01 well operations in Israel; expects resumption in Q4 2024

## Summary
- Drill pipe separated, section dropped near bottom of hole; specialized tools needed for recovery.
- Tools shipped to Israel pending customs and transport; conflict and holidays have delayed arrival.
- Rig crews from Hungary/Romania have been on-site up to 80 consecutive days; visa renewals required.
- Operations paused due to downhole, logistical, crew challenges and October 7 remembrance; safety cited.
- Resumption targeted Q4 2024, subject to geopolitical environment and equipment delivery.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-24-077617
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZNOG
- cik: 0001131312
- company_name: ZION OIL & GAS INC
- filed_at: 2024-09-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000121390024077617/0001213900-24-077617-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000121390024077617/ea0214237-8k_zionoil.htm

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