GeoPark Business Activity Update
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) has initiated a multi-year drilling campaign in Colombia's CPO-5 Block, with the spudding of the Indico 4 well. The company operates six drilling rigs and three workover rigs across three basins. In November 2021, consolidated oil and gas production averaged 38,915 boepd, with exit production at 39,500 boepd. For 2022, GeoPark plans $160-180 million in capital expenditures, targeting 40-48 wells, and anticipates generating $90-140 million in free cash flow. The Colombian government recognized the company for its sustainable community development initiatives.
- Initiated a high-impact drilling campaign in the CPO-5 Block, enhancing production capacity.
- Achieved exit production of 39,500 boepd in November 2021, the highest since October 2020.
- Plans for $160-180 million in capital expenditures for 2022, targeting 40-48 gross wells.
- Expected free cash flow generation of $90-140 million with a 14-20% yield based on Brent prices.
- Production in the Manati gas field was suspended for a week in December 2021 due to necessary repairs.
Six Drilling Rigs and Three Workover Rigs in Operation in Three Basins
Including Kickoff of High Impact Multi-Year Drilling Campaign in the CPO-5 Block After Spudding Indico 4 Well
In the CPO-5 block (
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Two drilling rigs contracted for two years targeting development, appraisal and high potential near-field exploration projects adjacent to and on trend with core Llanos 34 block (
GeoPark operated,45% WI) - One rig currently drilling the Indico 4 development well / Second rig expected to spud in 1Q2022
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Second exploratory phase of CPO-5 E&P Contract extended by Colombian government to
July 2024 1
In the Llanos 34 block - Llanos basin:
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November 2021 exit production above 60,000 bopd gross, the highest level sinceOctober 2020 - Recent successful results in the Tigui area, expanding field limits and opening new drilling opportunities
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Jacana 49 development well was drilled in
November 2021 and is currently producing approximately 1,100 bopd from the Guadalupe formation with a1% water cut. The well shows higher productivity rates and improved reservoir conditions than neighboring wells, opening new drilling opportunities that will be tested in 2022. Jacana 49 is located close to the southwest limits of the field and 1.7 km from the CPO-5 block
In the Platanillo block (
- Successfully drilled the Alea Oeste 1 development well, with completion and testing activities currently underway. A new development well, Platanillo Central 1 expected to be spudded before end-2021
In the
- Currently drilling the Jandaya 1 exploration well, to be followed by an additional exploration prospect in early 2022
In the Espejo block (
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3D seismic acquisition of 60 sq km expected to start before
end-December 2021
Oil and Gas Production Growth
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November 2021 average consolidated oil and gas production of 38,915 boepd (up3% compared to 3Q2021 or7% compared toOctober 2021 ), reaching a consolidated exit production of 39,500 boepd -
Production in the Manati gas field (
GeoPark non-operated,10% WI) was suspended fromDecember 10 to December 17, 2021 due to repairs in a valve in the submerged part of the field's pipeline
2022 Work Program: Multiple Catalysts Ahead
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Self-funded 2022 capital expenditures program of
targeting drilling of 40-48 gross wells (20$160 -180 million-25% higher than 2021E), including 15-20 gross exploration/appraisal wells (~4x higher than 2021E) -
Using a
per bbl Brent base case,$65 -70GeoPark expects to generate a free cash flow of (after mandatory debt service payments), equivalent to a 14$90 -140 million-20% free cash flow yield2
Continued and Recognized Commitment to
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The Colombian government awarded
GeoPark a first prize for the Company’s “Viviendas Sostenibles” initiative, as part of the “Significant Experiences Program” that rewards sustainability best practices in the mining and energy industries - The jury included representatives from government, academic institutions, and multilateral organizations
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1 Subject to execution of an amendment of the E&P Contract with the ANH.
2 Calculated using GPRK’s market capitalization in
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