Block Energy Plc announced the appointment of Dr Ken Seymour as Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), with effect from 10 January 2023. Dr Seymour has over 40 years of industry experience as a drilling engineer, drilling superintendent, drilling manager, asset manager, director and adviser. He has worked in various parts of the world, including the UK North Sea, the Netherlands, China, Pakistan, Angola, Nigeria and Indonesia.

Dr Seymour graduated from Leeds University with a first-class BSc honours degree in Mining Engineering and a PhD in Rock Mechanics. He also obtained an MBA from Aberdeen University. Dr Seymour was appointed to the Company's Board as a non-executive director on 6 September 2021.

In order to devote the time needed to his new role, he will be stepping down from the Board, with immediate effect. The Company has initiated a search for a replacement independent non-executive director.