GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: “GPRK”), a leading
independent Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and
consolidator with operations and growth platforms in Colombia, Peru,
Argentina, Brazil and Chile, today announced further expansion in the
Neuquen basin in Argentina with the acquisition of Los Parlamentos block
in partnership with YPF S.A. (YPF), the largest oil and gas producer in
Argentina.
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Los Parlamentos is an attractive, high-potential block located in the
Mendoza Province and covers an area of approximately 366,000 acres
(1,480 sq km) with seismic coverage (100 sq km of 3D and 800 sq km of 2D
seismic), near other producing fields.
The block was awarded to YPF in the Mendoza bidding round on May 31,
2018. In accordance with the partnership agreement between YPF and
GeoPark, and subject to customary regulatory approvals, GeoPark will
receive a 50% non-operating working interest (WI) in Los Parlamentos
block in exchange for a commitment to fund its 50% WI of one exploration
well and additional 3D seismic. GeoPark’s total financial commitment is
approximately $6 million over the next three years.
Los Parlamentos expands GeoPark’s seven block, 2+ million acre platform
in the prolific Neuquen basin, with significant conventional and
unconventional exploration potential within the Grupo Neuquen and
Loncoche formations. Geoscience evaluation is ongoing and field
operations are expected to start-up in late 2018 or early 2019.
YPF is the largest oil and gas producer in Argentina, with participating
interests in more than 100 development concessions and more than 20
exploration permits in the most attractive basins in Argentina.
James F. Park, CEO of GeoPark, said: “We are very pleased to have the
opportunity to partner and work with YPF in Argentina and to be adding
more high-potential, valuable acres in the Neuquen basin, where our team
knows the rocks and has a great track-record of finding oil and gas.
This type of low-cost, bolt-on acquisition in a prolific hydrocarbon
basin - in partnership with the national oil company - exactly fits
GeoPark’s playbook and demonstrates the growing strength, reach and
benefits of our regional Latin American platform.”
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