New Quarterly Production Record in
CPO-5
Consolidated Pro Forma Production Over
41,000 boepd as of July 1, 2024
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 June 30, 2024 (“2Q2024”).
Oil and Gas Production and Operations
- 2Q2024 consolidated average oil and gas production of 35,608
boepd, up slightly versus 1Q2024
- Production increased 11% in Ecuador and 3% in Colombia,
offsetting suspended production at the Manati gas field in Brazil
(GeoPark non-operated, 10% WI) due to unscheduled maintenance
- As of July 1, 2024,1 GeoPark is producing over 41,000 boepd,
adding approximately 5,700 boepd on a proforma basis from the Mata
Mora Norte Block (GeoPark non-operated, 45% WI) in Argentina
- 11 rigs currently in operation (7 drilling rigs and 4 workover
rigs), including one drilling rig in Argentina
Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark operated, 45% WI): Secondary
Recovery Underway
- 2Q2024 average production of 23,039 bopd net (51,198 boepd
gross), 3% lower than 1Q2024 due to sporadic blockades and
weather-associated flooding
- Three horizontal wells were drilled in 2Q2024, including the
first two in the Jacana field which initiated testing in April and
June 2024, respectively
- Eight horizontal wells in aggregate have been put on production
since the beginning of the horizontal well drilling program in
early 2023, currently contributing 16% of total production in the
block
- Waterflooding projects performing above plan, delivering around
3,700 bopd in 2Q2024, 13% of total production in the block
CPO-5 Block (GeoPark non-operated, 30% WI): Record High
Quarterly Production
- 2Q2024 record average production of 7,921 boepd net (26,403
boepd gross) after putting the Indico-3 development well on
production
- The Lark 1 exploration well in the northern part of the block
reached total depth in July 2024 and will delineate hydrocarbon
potential in the Ubaque and the Guadalupe Formations, initiating
testing by the end of July
- Increased seismic coverage to 85% after completing the
acquisition of 232 sq. km of 3D seismic,2 currently being
processed
Llanos Exploration: Drilling Success Continues
- Llanos 123 Block (GeoPark operated, 50% WI):
- Drilled the Toritos Norte 1 appraisal well during June 2024,
testing the Barco Formation and currently producing 520 bopd
gross
- The Toritos 2 appraisal well reached total depth in July 2024,
and will initiate testing in the Barco Formation in August
2024
- Llanos 86 and Llanos 104 Blocks (GeoPark operated, 50% WI):
- Processing 650+ sq. km of 3D seismic, targeting exploration
drilling in 1Q2025
Ecuador: Stepping up Production and Exploration
- Perico Block (GeoPark non-operated, 50% WI):
- Production increased 11% compared to 1Q2024, reaching 1,652
bopd net during the quarter due to the contribution from the Perico
Centro 2 appraisal well in May 2024
- Espejo Block (GeoPark operated, 50% WI):
- Drilled the Espejo Sur 3 exploration well in June 2024, testing
the U-Sand Formation, currently producing 400 bopd gross
Argentina: Vaca Muerta Adds Pro forma Production
- 2Q2024 average production of 12,508 bopd gross from the Mata
Mora Norte Block
- Encouraging initial results of Mata Mora Norte 2223 well,
producing an average of 2,136 boepd gross during 2Q2024, in line
with the best producing well in the block
- Transaction effective date July 1, 2024. Regulatory closing of
acquisition is expected by end of 3Q2024
Upcoming Catalysts 3Q2024
- Drilling 8-10 gross wells in 3Q2024 for the base business and
6-8 gross wells in Argentina, targeting conventional,
unconventional, short-cycle development, injector, appraisal and
exploration projects
- Key projects include:
- Llanos 34 Block: Drilling the first well with short radius
design, the first horizontal well targeting the Guadalupe Formation
and two additional waterflooding injection patterns
- CPO-5 Block: Drilling one appraisal well
- Llanos 123 Block: Drilling one appraisal well
- Perico Block: Executing workover campaign
- Espejo Block: Drilling one exploratory well
- Mata Mora Norte Block: Drilling four unconventional horizontal
wells
- Confluencia Norte Block (GeoPark non-operated, 50% WI):
Drilling three unconventional exploration wells
Breakdown of Quarterly Production by Country
The following table shows production figures for 2Q2024, as
compared to 2Q2023:
2Q2024
2Q2023
Total (boepd)
Oil (bopd)a
Gas (mcfpd)
Total (boepd)
% Change
Colombia
33,956
33,852
623
33,045
3
%
Ecuador
1,652
1,652
-
634
161
%
Brazil
-
-
-
1,212
-100
%
Chileb
-
-
-
1,690
-100
%
Total
35,608
35,504
623
36,581
-3
%
a)
Includes royalties and other
economic rights paid in kind in Colombia for approximately 6,956
bopd in 2Q2024. No royalties were paid in kind in Ecuador, Chile or
Brazil. Production in Ecuador is reported before the Government’s
production share of approximately 512 bopd
b)
Closing of the divestment
transaction in January 2024
Quarterly Production
(boepd)
2Q2024
1Q2024
4Q2023
3Q2023
2Q2023
Colombia
33,956
32,832
34,154
31,780
33,045
Ecuador
1,652
1,483
1,419
659
634
Brazil
-
893
1,101
774
1,212
Chilea
-
264
1,41
1,565
1,690
Totalb
35,608
35,473
38,315
34,778
36,581
Oil
35,504
34,255
35,842
32,510
33,672
Gas
104
1,218
2,473
2,268
2,909
a)
Closing of the divestment
transaction in January 2024
b)
In Colombia, production includes
royalties paid in kind, and in Ecuador it is shown before the
Government’s production share
Reporting Date for 2Q2024 Results Release, Conference Call
and Webcast
GeoPark will report its 2Q2024 financial results on Wednesday,
August 14, 2024, after the market close.
GeoPark management will host a conference call on August 15,
2024, at 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the 2Q2024
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/332625400
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=68476
Passcode: 027838
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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various matters, including, drilling campaign, production guidance
and capital expenditures. Forward-looking statements are based on
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available to the management. Such statements are subject to risks
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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release publicly any revisions to these statements in order to
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 Vaca Muerta transaction effective date. 2 Seismic area
represented as full fold.
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INVESTORS:
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