---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-020079"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZNOG"
cik: "0001131312"
company_name: "ZION OIL & GAS INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-10T11:01:01+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T11:05:14.301667+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zion Oil & Gas begins sidetrack operations at MJ-02 well in Israel

## Summary
- Re-entered Megiddo-Jezreel #2 well; drilling out temporary plug for horizontal sidetrack.
- Drilling rig recertified and renamed JB-1 in honor of founder John Brown.
- Chairman/CEO Robert Dunn states team is focused on executing approved work plan safely.
- Operates under Megiddo Valleys License 434 (~75,000 acres) onshore Israel.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-020079
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZNOG
- cik: 0001131312
- company_name: ZION OIL & GAS INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-10T11:01:01+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000143774926020079/0001437749-26-020079-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000143774926020079/znog20260609_8k.htm

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