GeoPark Limited (ticker: GPRK), an independent Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator with operations and growth platforms in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru, issued an operational update. GeoPark’s 2018 work program and budget is $100-$110 million. The company is targeting the drilling of 30-plus wells, representing a 15-20% production increase over 2017 average levels. The projects
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (ticker: GTE) has released its 2018 capital budget and production guidance. Highlights 2018 average production of 36,500 to 38,500 BOEPD, representing growth of 20 to 27% over 2017 year to date average production 2018 capital budget of $250-270 million 2018 cash from operating activities forecast of $265-285 million at $57/barrel (Brent oil price) The company operates over
Statoil ASA (ticker: STO) and Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (ticker: PBR) have agreed that Statoil will acquire a 25% interest in Roncador, a large oil field in the Campos Basin in Brazil. The transaction nearly triples Statoil’s production in Brazil. Total consideration comprises an initial payment of $2.35 billion, plus additional contingent payments of up to $550 million. “This
Ecopetrol (ticker: EC) said that the Coyote-1 well confirmed the presence of oil in the Middle Magdalena Valley basin in Santander. The finding was recorded between 2,042 and 2,177 meters in depth, confirming the presence of medium crude. The API ranges between 25°-28°, which is lighter and more liquid than heavy Colombian crudes in the Esmeraldas formation. The Coyote-1 is
PentaNova Energy Corp. (ticker: PNO) signed the final agreement with Argentina’s National Oil Producer YPF to farm in on 11% of the Llancanelo heavy oil field. The agreement takes PentaNova to a 50% working interest partnership in the field. A brief history of the Llancanelo field The Llancanelo area is located to the north of the Neuquen (Neuquina) Basin, in
