Zion Oil & Gas (ZNOG) investor discloses 82M-share ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zion Oil & Gas Inc has a large shareholder, Donald D. Ellis, reporting significant ownership of its common stock. Ellis beneficially owns 82,089,165 shares of Zion Oil & Gas common stock, representing 7.11% of the class. He reports sole power to vote and dispose of all these shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Ellis certifies that the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Zion Oil & Gas, and are not part of any control-related transaction other than potential activity related to director nominations under the cited SEC rule.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ZION OIL & GAS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

989696109

(CUSIP Number)

01/25/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 989696109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ellis Donald Douglas JR

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 82,089,165.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 82,089,165.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

82,089,165.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ZION OIL & GAS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 12655 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1000, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75243.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Donald D. Ellis
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2750 Fox Grove Court, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80906
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 989696109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 82,089,165 shares
(b)	Percent of class: 7.11%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 82,089,165
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 82,089,165
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ellis Donald Douglas JR

Signature:	Donald Douglas Ellis JR
Name/Title:	Donald D. Ellis
Date:	01/07/2026

FAQ

What stake does Donald D. Ellis report in Zion Oil & Gas (ZNOG)?

Donald D. Ellis reports beneficial ownership of 82,089,165 shares of Zion Oil & Gas common stock, representing 7.11% of the outstanding class.

Does Donald D. Ellis have sole or shared voting power over ZNOG shares?

He reports sole voting power over 82,089,165 shares and no shared voting power for Zion Oil & Gas common stock.

What dispositive power does Donald D. Ellis have over his ZNOG holdings?

Ellis reports sole dispositive power over 82,089,165 shares of Zion Oil & Gas common stock and no shared dispositive power.

Is Donald D. Ellis reporting a passive or control-related stake in Zion Oil & Gas?

He certifies that the securities were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Zion Oil & Gas, other than possible activities tied to a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.

What type of security does Donald D. Ellis hold in Zion Oil & Gas?

He reports ownership of common stock of Zion Oil & Gas Inc, with a par value of $0.01 per share, under CUSIP 989696109.

What is the citizenship and address of the Zion Oil & Gas reporting shareholder?

Donald D. Ellis is a United States citizen with a listed address of 2750 Fox Grove Court, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80906.