Slovenia Notice of Dispute: Update

RNS Number : 8472C

Ascent Resources PLC

22 October 2020

 

22 October 2020

Ascent Resources plc

("Ascent" or the "Company")

Slovenia Notice of Dispute : Update

Ascent Resources Plc (LON: AST), the onshore Caribbean, Hispanic American and European natural resources company is pleased to provide an update on the previously announced disputes with the Government of the Republic of Slovenia under the UK - Slovenia bilateral investment treaty ('BIT') and the Energy Charter Treaty ('ECT'). 

Further to the Notice of Dispute submitted on 23^rd July 2020 the Company now confirms that it is entering into direct negotiations with the Republic of Slovenia, with a view to potentially settling the claim in an amicable manner in the short term. All such negotiations will be carried out on a strictly confidential, without prejudice and privileged basis.

The Company further confirms the aforementioned negotiations with the Government of the Republic of Slovenia shall not prejudice the Company's rights to pursue its investment treaty claim under the BIT and ECT.

Enquiries:

Ascent Resources plc Andrew Dennan	Via Vigo Communications
WH Ireland, Nominated Adviser & Broker James Joyce / Chris Savidge	0207 220 1666
SP Angel, Joint Broker Richard Hail, Caroline Rowe	0203 470 0470

 

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