Strong Production Performance in Llanos 34
and Cpo-5 Blocks
Driving Current Production to Over 38,000
Boepd
GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPRK), a
leading independent Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator
and consolidator, today announces its operational update for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2024 (“1Q2024”).
Oil and Gas Production and Operations
- 1Q2024 average oil and gas production of 35,473 boepd,
reflected stable production in the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark
operated, 45% WI), impacted by localized blockades in the CPO-5
Block (GeoPark non-operated, 30% WI) in Colombia and maintenance
activities in the Manati gas field (GeoPark non-operated, 10% WI)
in Brazil
- Production in the Manati gas field has been temporarily
suspended since mid-March 2024, when it was producing approximately
1,200 boepd, due to unscheduled maintenance activities, expected to
be restored in May 2024
- GeoPark is currently producing over 38,000 boepd, mainly
resulting from increased production in the Llanos 34 and CPO-5
Blocks in Colombia
Llanos 34 Block: Production Reached a Twelve-Month
High
- Two horizontal wells drilled in 1Q2024, including a first
horizontal well in the Jacana field that initiated testing in April
2024
- Seven horizontal wells in aggregate have been put on production
since the beginning of the horizontal well drilling program in
early 2023, and are now producing 9,300 bopd gross
- In early April 2024, the Llanos 34 Block reached the highest
production levels in the last 12 months, producing 56,000 - 57,000
bopd gross (compared to average production of 53,001 bopd gross in
1Q2024), due to successful development drilling and workover
activities
- The Llanos 34 Block is currently producing 54,000–55,000 bopd
gross
CPO-5 Block: New Record Production Levels
- 22 days of localized blockades in 1Q2024 affected production,
which was fully restored in late March 2024
- The Indico 3 development well reached total depth in March
2024, initiated testing in mid-April 2024 and is currently
producing 3,710 bopd gross of light oil with a 0.2% water cut
- The CPO-5 Block is currently producing approximately 30,000
bopd gross (compared to 18,923 bopd gross in 1Q2024 and
approximately 8,000 bopd when acquired in November 2019), a new
record for the block
Exploration & Appraisal: Key Projects in Key
Acreage
- Llanos 86 and Llanos 104 blocks (GeoPark operated, 50% WI):
- Acquired 650+ sq. km of 3D seismic, with ongoing processing and
interpretation activities, targeting to initiate exploration
drilling in 1Q2025
- The Llanos 86 and Llanos 104 blocks are adjacent to the eastern
side of the CPO-5 Block
- This is one of the three biggest onshore seismic acquisition
projects in Colombia, expected to add further prospects to
GeoPark’s organic exploration inventory
- CPO-5 Block:
- Acquired 232 sq. km1 of 3D seismic in the northeastern part of
the block, which is now approximately 85% covered with 3D
seismic
- Spudded the Cisne 1 exploration well in late April 2024, to
continue delineating the combined structural/stratigraphic
Paleocene play in the northern part of the block
2024 Guidance Remains Unchanged
- 2024 Full-year average production of 35,500-39,000 boepd, as
announced on February 21, 2024
- Fully-funded 2024 organic capital expenditures program of
$150-200 million to drill 35-45 gross wells (including 5-10 gross
exploration wells and 30-35 gross appraisal and development
wells)
Upcoming Catalysts
- Drilling 12-13 gross wells in 2Q2024, targeting attractive
conventional, short-cycle development, injector, appraisal and
exploration projects
- Key projects include:
- Llanos 34 Block: Drilling 2-3 horizontal wells
- CPO-5 Block: Drilling one exploration well
- Llanos 123 Block: Drilling one appraisal well and one
exploration well
- Perico Block: Drilling one appraisal well
- Espejo Block (GeoPark operated, 50% WI): Drilling one
exploration well
Breakdown of Quarterly Production by Country
The following table shows production figures for 1Q2024, as
compared to 1Q2023:
1Q2024
1Q2023
Total (boepd)
Oil
(bopd)a
Gas
(mcfpd)
Total (boepd)
% Chg.
Colombia
32,832
32,738
557
32,580
+1%
Ecuador
1,483
1,483
-
990
+50%
Brazil
893
13
5,283
1,020
-12
%
Chileb
264
21
1,459
1,988
-87
%
Total (as reported)
35,473
34,255
7,305
36,578
-3
%
Total Pro forma (without Chile)
35,209
34,234
5,846
34,590
2
%
a)
Includes royalties and other economic rights paid in kind in
Colombia for approximately 5,916 bopd in 1Q2024. No royalties were
paid in kind in Ecuador, Chile or Brazil. Production in Ecuador is
reported before the Government’s production share of approximately
439 bopd.
b)
Production in Chile in 1Q2024 reflects production until closing
of the divestment transaction in January 2024
Quarterly Production
(boepd)
1Q2024
4Q2023
3Q2023
2Q2023
1Q2023
Colombia
32,832
34,154
31,780
33,045
32,580
Ecuador
1,483
1,419
659
634
990
Brazil
893
1,101
774
1,212
1,020
Chile
264
1,641
1,565
1,690
1,988
Total a
35,473
38,315
34,778
36,581
36,578
Oil
34,255
35,842
32,510
33,672
33,801
Gas
1,218
2,473
2,268
2,909
2,777
a) In Colombia, production includes royalties paid in kind, and in
Ecuador it is shown before the Government’s production share.
Reporting Date for 1Q2024 Results Release, Conference Call
and Webcast
GeoPark will report its 1Q2024 financial results on Wednesday,
May 15, 2024, after the market close.
GeoPark management will host a conference call on May 16, 2024,
at 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the 1Q2024 financial
results.
To listen to the call, participants can access the webcast
located in the Invest with Us section of the Company’s website at
www.geo-park.com, or by clicking below:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/738365444
Interested parties may
participate in the conference call by dialing the numbers provided
below:
United States Participants: +1
404-975-4839
Global Dial-In Numbers:
https://www.netroadshow.com/conferencing/global-numbers?confId=64224
Passcode: 950684
Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website
and download any streaming media software that might be required to
listen to the webcast.
An archive of the webcast replay will be made available in the
Invest with Us section of the Company’s website at www.geo-park.com
after the conclusion of the live call.
NOTICE
Additional information about GeoPark can be found in the “Invest
with Us” section on the website at www.geo-park.com.
Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and
percentages included in this press release have been rounded for
ease of presentation. Percentages included in this press release
have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded
amounts, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For
this reason, certain percentages in this press release may vary
from those obtained by performing the same calculations on the
basis of the amounts in the financial statements. Similarly,
certain other amounts included in this press release may not sum
due to rounding.
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and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are
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them in light of new information or future developments or to
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reflect later events or circumstances, or to reflect the occurrence
of unanticipated events. For a discussion of the risks facing the
Company which could affect whether these forward-looking statements
are realized, see filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
Oil and gas production figures included in this release are
stated before the effect of royalties paid in kind, consumption and
losses. Annual production per day is obtained by dividing total
production by 365 days.
1 Seismic area represented as full fold.
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INVESTORS:
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