SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Earliest Reported Events January 19, 1998 ISRAMCO, INC. ------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware ----------------------- (State of Incorporation) 1770 St. James Place, Houston, Texas 77056 Suite 607 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) 713-621-3882 ---------------- (Telephone number) 0-12500 13-3145265 ------------------- ------------------ Commission File No. IRS Employer ID No. Item 5. Other Material Events --------------------- The Company, as the operator of the Shederot license, announced on January 19, 1998 that the Gurim 1 well was spud within the license area. The Gevim 1 well is planned for a total depth of approximately 14,715 feet and the estimated cost of the drilling is $6.3 million including production tests. The drilling activity should take between 3 to 4 months. The Company's share of the estimated cost for drilling, including production tests, is approximately $63,270. Item 7. Exhibits --------- None. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Isramco, Inc. (registrant) January 21, 1998 By: /s/ HAIM TSUFF ---------------- ------------------------------- (date) Haim Tsuff Chairman of the Board - 2 -