United Energy Group (HKG:0467) said its subsidiary has entered into a production enhancement contract with Uzbekneftegaz JSC for oil and gas development in Uzbekistan, according to a June 13 Hong Kong bourse filing.
The agreement covers 21 existing gas fields and 10 exploration blocks in the Gazli region, with a minimum investment commitment of $100 million over four years.
The project's estimated production over the term is 57.8 billion cubic meters, the filing said.
Shares of the oil and gas producer surged 7% in recent trade.