GeoPark Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) reported its Q4 2020 and FY2020 financial results, marking an annual average production of 40,192 boepd. Revenue for Q4 was $106.7 million, a 33% decline from the previous year, with a full-year total of $393.7 million. Despite reporting a net loss of $233.0 million for the year, the company achieved free cash flow generation of $77.1 million. GeoPark has a robust cash position of $201.9 million and plans to expand its 2021 work program to $130-150 million, targeting production growth and cost efficiencies.
- Quarterly production averaged 39,304 boepd, showing stable operations.
- Cash and cash equivalents rose to $201.9 million, up from $111.2 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA for FY2020 was $217.5 million, demonstrating operational profitability despite overall losses.
- Q4 revenue dropped 33% year-over-year to $106.7 million, primarily due to lower oil prices.
- Net loss of $119.2 million in Q4 2020 compared to $0.2 million loss in Q4 2019, influenced by impairment charges.
- Full-year non-cash accounting impairments totaled $133.9 million.
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, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil and Argentina reports its consolidated financial results for the three-month period (“Fourth Quarter” or “4Q2020”) and for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“Full-year” or “FY2020”). A conference call to discuss 4Q2020 and FY2020 financial results will be held on March 11, 2021 at 10:00 am (Eastern Standard Time).
All figures are expressed in US Dollars and growth comparisons refer to the same period of the prior year, except when specified. Definitions and terms used herein are provided in the Glossary at the end of this document. This release does not contain all of the Company’s financial information and should be read in conjunction with GeoPark’s consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website.
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Profitable Production Growth
- Annual average production of 40,192 boepd in 2020, extending 18-year track record
- Consolidated oil and gas production of 39,304 boepd
-
CPO-5 block (GeoPark non-operated,
30% WI) produced 10,310 bopd gross,55% higher than 3Q2020
Free Cash Flow Generation
-
Revenue of
$106.7 million / Full-year Revenue of$393.7 million -
Cash flow from operations of
$77.1 million / Full-year Cash flow from operations of$168.7 million -
Adjusted EBITDA of
$56.0 million / Full-year Adjusted EBITDA of$217.5 million -
Full-year non-cash accounting impairments in Chile, Peru, Argentina and Brazil of
$133.9 million and write-offs of$52.7 million for an operating loss of$110.7 million / Full-year Net loss of$233.0 million -
Capital expenditures of
$26.1 million / Full-year 2020 work program of$75.3 million
Cost and Capital Efficiencies
-
Cost and investment reductions of over
$290 million 1 across regional platform -
Full-year Production and operating costs reduced by
26% to$125.1 million -
Full-Year G&G, G&A and selling expenses reduced by
24% to$71.1 million
Strong Risk-Managed Balance Sheet
-
$201.9 million of Cash & cash equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2020 ($111.2 million as of Dec. 31, 2019) -
$75 million oil prepayment facility, with$50 million committed and no amounts drawn -
$125.6 million in uncommitted credit lines - Long-term financial debt maturity profile with no bond principal payments until September 2024
- Continuously adding new hedges for the next 12 months
Fully Funded Growth in 2021 Work Program
-
Expanding full-year 2021 work program to
$130 -150 million (from prior$100 -120 million), targeting 41,000-43,0002 boepd average production and operating netbacks of$330 -370 million assuming Brent at$50 -55 per bbl3 - Flexible work program, quickly adaptable to any oil price scenario
Returning Value to Shareholders
-
Quarterly cash dividend of
$0.02 05 per share ($1.25 million ) to be paid on April 13, 2021, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2021 -
Resumed cash dividends, having paid
$4.9 million in full-year 2020 (quarterly and extraordinary) -
Resumed discretionary share buyback program, having acquired 119,289 shares for
$1.2 million since November 6, 2020, totaling$4.0 million in full-year 2020
Decisive Actions on SPEED/ESG+
- Exceeded all Health and Safety goals in 2020
- Obtained Bureau Veritas certification on biosecurity protocols to mitigate and manage the impact of Covid-19 in GeoPark Colombia in June and again in December 2020
-
Signed contract to connect the Llanos 34 block (GeoPark operated,
45% WI) to the national electricity grid, which has68% installed hydroelectric capacity. The electrification of Llanos 34 is expected to be operational in 2022, and will help reduce carbon emissions and the cost of energy - Connected the Tigana field (Llanos 34 block) to the ODCA pipeline in December 2020, further reducing truck traffic by an estimated 205 trucks per day, contributing to further reduce operational risk, costs and carbon emissions
Big Expansion Fairway
-
Certified 2P reserves of 175 mmboe with a net present value (after tax) of
$2.5 billion -
199% 2P reserve replacement in Colombia (including acquisitions) -
Net debt-adjusted 2P NPV10 after tax of
$31.3 per share ($25.5 per share corresponding to Colombia) - Exploration inventory of 380-780 mmbbl4 potential recoverable resources in Colombia
James F. Park, Chief Executive Officer of GeoPark, said: “After such a historically-complex year and the exceptional efforts by our team to prevail through and succeed during 2020 – we must again express our gratitude and admiration to the GeoPark women and men that made this all possible and continued us along our 18-year growth trajectory. We kept our teams safe and healthy, we operated in the field without interruption for 365 days, we grew production, we found more oil and gas, we beat down each and every cost, we funded all our work and obligations with our own cashflow, we acquired and integrated a new company, we completely restructured our asset portfolio and organization, we strengthened our balance sheet and almost doubled our cash, we provided aid and support to our neighboring communities, we moved to reduce our carbon footprint and social and environmental impacts, and we reinstated our shareholder value initiatives with share buybacks and cash dividends. Bottom-line: GeoPark is a better and stronger Company today and well-positioned for the promising opportunities ahead. 2021 is already well underway with three drilling rigs at work, seismic being run to identify new prospects on our high-potential acreage, and our team fully engaged in getting every molecule of hydrocarbons safely, cleanly and profitably out of the ground and to market.”
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Key performance indicators:
Key Indicators |
4Q2020 |
3Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
FY2020 |
FY2019 |
Oil productiona (bopd) |
33,238 |
32,875 |
35,456 |
34,860 |
34,442 |
Gas production (mcfpd) |
36,390 |
35,814 |
37,971 |
31,992 |
33,624 |
Average net production (boepd) |
39,304 |
38,845 |
41,786 |
40,192 |
40,046 |
Brent oil price ($ per bbl) |
46.0 |
43.3 |
62.4 |
43.2 |
64.2 |
Combined realized price ($ per boe) |
31.7 |
27.9 |
43.6 |
28.4 |
45.7 |
⁻ Oil ($ per bbl) |
35.5 |
31.7 |
48.7 |
31.2 |
50.7 |
⁻ Gas ($ per mcf) |
3.0 |
2.5 |
4.2 |
3.0 |
4.5 |
Sale of crude oil ($ million) |
97.5 |
89.3 |
144.4 |
359.6 |
579.0 |
Sale of gas ($ million) |
9.2 |
8.8 |
13.7 |
34.1 |
49.9 |
Revenue ($ million) |
106.7 |
98.1 |
158.1 |
393.7 |
628.9 |
Commodity risk management contracts ($ million) |
-17.5 |
2.7 |
-6.5 |
8.1 |
-22.5 |
Production & operating costsb ($ million) |
-34.9 |
-28.4 |
-42.3 |
-125.1 |
-169.0 |
G&G, G&Ac and selling expenses ($ million) |
-21.7 |
-14.4 |
-29.9 |
-71.1 |
-93.5 |
Adjusted EBITDA ($ million) |
56.0 |
56.1 |
85.7 |
217.5 |
363.3 |
Adjusted EBITDA ($ per boe) |
16.6 |
15.9 |
23.6 |
15.7 |
26.4 |
Operating Netback ($ per boe) |
22.2 |
19.2 |
31.0 |
19.9 |
32.5 |
Net Profit (loss) ($ million) |
-119.2 |
-4.3 |
-0.2 |
-233.0 |
57.8 |
Capital expenditures ($ million) |
26.1 |
9.8 |
38.1 |
75.3 |
126.3 |
Amerisur acquisitiond ($ million) |
- |
- |
- |
272.3 |
- |
Cash and cash equivalents ($ million) |
201.9 |
163.7 |
111.2 |
201.9 |
111.2 |
Short-term financial debt ($ million) |
17.7 |
4.8 |
17.3 |
17.7 |
17.3 |
Long-term financial debt ($ million) |
766.9 |
767.4 |
420.1 |
766.9 |
420.1 |
Net debt ($ million) |
582.7 |
608.4 |
326.2 |
582.7 |
326.2 |
a) Includes royalties paid in kind in Colombia for approximately 986, 1,284 and 1,587 bopd in 4Q2020, 3Q2020 and 4Q2019 respectively. No royalties were paid in kind in Chile, Brazil or Argentina. |
b) Production and operating costs include operating costs and royalties paid in cash. |
c) G&A and G&G expenses include non-cash, share-based payments for |
d) Amerisur acquisition is shown net of cash acquired. |
REVISED 2021 WORK PROGRAM
Resulting from a sustained increase in oil prices since early November 2020, GeoPark is expanding its 2021 work program and investment plan to
The revised 2021 work program reflects an average production of 41,000-43,0001 boepd (excluding potential production from the 2021 exploration drilling program), which includes drilling of 37-42 gross wells, with approximately 60
Using a
The table below provides further details about GeoPark’s revised 2021 work program compared to its November 4, 2020 guidance.
2021 Work Program |
Revised6 ( |
Previous ( |
Average Production5 |
41,000-43,000 boepd |
40,000-42,000 boepd |
Total 2021 Capital Expenditures |
|
|
Development Capital |
|
|
Operating Netback |
|
|
Development/Appraisal Wells (Gross) |
30-34 wells |
26-28 wells |
Exploration Wells (Gross) |
7-8 wells |
5-6 wells |
Total Wells (Gross) |
37-42 wells |
31-34 wells |
Operating Netback to Capital Expenditures Ratio7 |
2.5x |
2.2x |
Production: Annual average 2020 production of 40,192 boepd compared to 40,046 boepd in 2019. Oil and gas production in 4Q2020 decreased by
For further details, please refer to the 4Q2020 Operational Update published on January 7, 2021.
Reference and Realized Oil Prices: Brent crude oil prices averaged
In Colombia, the local marker differential to Brent averaged
The tables below provide a breakdown of reference and net realized oil prices in Colombia, Chile and Argentina in 4Q2020 and 4Q2019:
4Q2020 - Realized Oil Prices ($ per bbl) |
Colombia |
Chile |
Argentina |
Brent oil price (*) |
46.0 |
45.6 |
46.0 |
Local marker differential |
(2.3) |
- |
- |
Commercial, transportation discounts & Other |
(8.4) |
(7.8) |
(5.0) |
Realized oil price |
35.3 |
37.8 |
41.0 |
Weight on oil sales mix |
|
|
|
4Q2019 - Realized Oil Prices ($ per bbl) |
Colombia |
Chile |
Argentina |
Brent oil price (*) |
62.4 |
63.2 |
62.4 |
Local marker differential |
(3.2) |
- |
- |
Commercial, transportation discounts & Other |
(10.6) |
(7.2) |
(14.6) |
Realized oil price |
48.6 |
56.0 |
47.8 |
Weight on oil sales mix |
|
|
|
(*) Specified Brent oil price differs in each country as sales are priced with different Brent reference prices.
Revenue: Consolidated revenue decreased by
Sales of crude oil: Consolidated oil revenue decreased by
-
Colombia: In 4Q2020, oil revenue decreased by
32% to$91.6 million reflecting lower realized oil prices and a7% decrease in oil deliveries. Realized prices decreased by27% to$35.3 per bbl due to lower Brent oil prices, partially compensated by lower commercial and transportation discounts and a lower Vasconia differential. Oil deliveries decreased by7% to 29,324 bopd, reflecting temporary shut-ins and limited drilling and maintenance activity in previous quarters of 2020. Colombian earn-out payments decreased by42% to$3.6 million in 4Q2020, compared to$6.1 million in 4Q2019, in line with lower oil revenue in the Llanos 34 block. -
Chile: In 4Q2020, oil revenue decreased by
46% to$1.3 million , due to lower oil prices and volumes sold. Realized oil prices decreased by33% to$37.8 per bbl, in line with lower Brent prices. Oil deliveries decreased by20% to 383 bopd due to limited maintenance works and no drilling activity, combined with the natural decline of the fields. -
Argentina: In 4Q2020, oil revenue decreased by
32% to$4.4 million due to lower oil prices and lower deliveries. Realized oil prices decreased by14% to$41.0 per bbl, and oil deliveries decreased by21% to 1,171 bopd due to limited maintenance works and no drilling activity, combined with the natural decline of the fields.
Sales of gas: Consolidated gas revenue decreased by
-
Chile: In 4Q2020, gas revenue decreased by
35% to$3.5 million reflecting lower gas prices, partially offset by higher gas deliveries. Gas prices were39% lower, or$2.3 per mcf ($13.7 per boe) in 4Q2020. The successful development of the Jauke gas field and the discovery of the Jauke Oeste gas field in early 2020 increased gas deliveries by5% to 16,565 mcfpd (2,761 boepd). -
Brazil: In 4Q2020, gas revenue decreased by
33% to$4.5 million , due to lower gas deliveries and lower gas prices. Gas deliveries fell by20% in the Manati gas field (GeoPark non-operated,10% WI) to 11,706 mcfpd (1,951 boepd) due to lower gas demand in Brazil. Gas prices decreased by16% to$4.2 per mcf ($24.9 per boe), due to the impact of the local currency devaluation, which was partially offset by the annual price inflation adjustment of approximately7% , effective in January 2020. -
Argentina: In 4Q2020, gas revenue decreased by
41% to$0.6 million , resulting from lower gas prices, partially offset by higher deliveries. Gas prices decreased by49% to$1.6 per mcf ($9.8 per boe) due to local market conditions while deliveries increased by14% to 4,251 mcfpd (708 boepd) due to optimization activities focused on enhancing base production levels and the improved performance of the Challaco Bajo gas field.
Commodity Risk Management Contracts: Consolidated commodity risk management contracts amounted to a
Commodity risk management contracts have two different components, a realized and an unrealized portion.
The realized portion of the commodity risk management contracts registered a cash gain of
The unrealized portion of the commodity risk management contracts amounted to a
GeoPark recently added new oil hedges that further increased its low-price risk protection over the next 12 months. Please refer to the “Commodity Risk Oil Management Contracts” section below for a description of hedges in place as of the date of this release.
Production and Operating Costs8: Consolidated production and operating costs decreased by
The table below provides a breakdown of production and operating costs in 4Q2020 and 4Q2019:
(In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Operating costs |
22.9 |
25.7 |
Royalties |
11.6 |
16.6 |
Share-based payments |
0.4 |
- |
Production and operating costs |
34.9 |
42.3 |
Consolidated operating costs decreased by
The breakdown of operating costs is as follows:
-
Colombia: Operating costs per boe increased to
$6.5 in 4Q2020 compared to$5.2 in 4Q2019. Total operating costs increased by6% and amounted to$16.5 million , due to higher well maintenance costs plus the addition of the Platanillo block as part of the Amerisur acquisition, which has higher costs per boe than the Llanos 34 block. -
Chile: Operating costs per boe decreased by
36% to$8.9 in 4Q2020 compared to$13.9 in 4Q2019, due to successful cost reduction efforts (including lower well intervention activities, efficiencies and the renegotiation of existing contracts). Total operating costs decreased by35% to$2.6 million in 4Q2020 from$4.0 million in 4Q2019, in line with lower operating costs per boe and flat oil and gas deliveries. -
Brazil: Operating costs per boe remained flat at
$7.6 in 4Q2020 compared to$7.5 in 4Q2019. Total operating costs decreased by32% to$0.9 million in 4Q2020 compared to$1.3 million in 4Q2019, reflecting lower gas deliveries in Manati gas field, which decreased by20% . -
Argentina: Operating costs per boe decreased by
29% to$18.5 in 4Q2020 compared to$26.0 in 4Q2019 due to ongoing cost-reduction efforts (including lower well intervention activities, efficiencies and the renegotiation of existing contracts) and to a lesser extent, due to the devaluation of the local currency. Total operating costs decreased by37% to$3.1 million in 4Q2020 compared to$4.9 million in 4Q2019 due to lower operating costs per boe and lower oil and gas deliveries, which decreased by11% .
Consolidated royalties fell by
Selling Expenses: Consolidated selling expenses decreased by
Administrative Expenses: Consolidated G&A costs per boe decreased by
Geological & Geophysical Expenses: Consolidated G&G costs per boe decreased by
Adjusted EBITDA: Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA11 decreased by
-
Colombia: Adjusted EBITDA of
$60.5 million in 4Q2020 -
Chile: Adjusted EBITDA of
$0.3 million in 4Q2020 -
Brazil: Adjusted EBITDA of
$2.2 million in 4Q2020 -
Argentina: Adjusted EBITDA of negative
$1.7 million in 4Q2020 -
Corporate, Ecuador and Peru: Adjusted EBITDA of negative
$5.3 million in 4Q2020
The table below shows production, volumes sold and the breakdown of the most significant components of Adjusted EBITDA for 4Q2020 and 4Q2019, on a per country and per boe basis:
Adjusted EBITDA/boe |
Colombia |
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina |
Total |
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|
4Q20 |
4Q19 |
4Q20 |
4Q19 |
4Q20 |
4Q19 |
4Q20 |
4Q19 |
4Q20 |
4Q19 |
Production (boepd) |
31,858 |
33,311 |
3,133 |
3,292 |
2,167 |
2,799 |
2,146 |
2,384 |
39,304 |
41,786 |
Inventories, RIKa & Other |
(2,329) |
(1,653) |
11 |
(194) |
(187) |
(218) |
(266) |
(278) |
(2,771) |
(2,343) |
Sales volume (boepd) |
29,529 |
31,658 |
3,144 |
3,098 |
1,980 |
2,581 |
1,880 |
2,106 |
36,533 |
39,443 |
% Oil |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($ per boe) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized oil price |
35.3 |
48.6 |
37.8 |
56.0 |
43.2 |
67.7 |
41.0 |
47.8 |
35.5 |
48.7 |
Realized gas priceb |
31.3 |
29.3 |
13.7 |
22.3 |
24.9 |
29.8 |
9.8 |
19.1 |
17.7 |
25.3 |
Earn-out |
(1.3) |
(2.1) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1.1) |
(2.0) |
Combined Price |
33.9 |
46.4 |
16.6 |
27.5 |
25.2 |
31.7 |
29.3 |
39.4 |
31.7 |
43.6 |
Realized commodity risk management contracts |
2.0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1.6 |
- |
Operating costs |
(6.5) |
(5.2) |
(8.9) |
(13.9) |
(7.6) |
(7.5) |
(18.5) |
(26.0) |
(7.4) |
(7.2) |
Royalties in cash |
(3.8) |
(5.0) |
(0.6) |
(1.0) |
(2.0) |
(2.8) |
(4.5) |
(6.0) |
(3.4) |
(4.6) |
Selling & other expenses |
(0.2) |
(0.9) |
(0.3) |
(0.3) |
- |
- |
(1.2) |
(1.2) |
(0.3) |
(0.8) |
Operating Netback/boe |
25.4 |
35.3 |
6.9 |
12.3 |
15.6 |
21.3 |
5.2 |
6.2 |
22.2 |
31.0 |
G&A, G&G & other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5.6) |
(7.4) |
||
Adjusted EBITDA/boe |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16.6 |
23.6 |
a) RIK (Royalties in kind). Includes royalties paid in kind in Colombia for approximately 986 and 1,587 bopd in 4Q2020 and 4Q2019 respectively. No royalties were paid in kind in Chile, Brazil or Argentina. |
b) Conversion rate of $mcf/$boe=1/6. |
Depreciation: Consolidated depreciation charges remained flat at
Write-off of unsuccessful exploration efforts: The consolidated write-off of unsuccessful exploration efforts amounted to
Impairment of Non-Financial Assets: Consolidated non-cash impairment of non-financial assets amounted to
For further details, please refer to Note 37 of GeoPark’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website.
Other Income (Expenses): Other operating expenses showed a
CONSOLIDATED NON-OPERATING RESULTS AND PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
Financial Expenses: Net financial expenses increased to
Foreign Exchange: Net foreign exchange charges added a
Income Tax: Income taxes totaled a
Profit: Losses of
BALANCE SHEET
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents totaled
Cash generated from financing activities of
Cash used in investing activities of
Financial Debt: Total financial debt net of issuance cost was
For further details, please refer to Note 27 of GeoPark’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website.
FINANCIAL RATIOSa
(In millions of $) |
|
|
|
|
|
Period-end |
Financial
|
Cash and Cash
|
Net Debt |
Net Debt/LTM
|
LTM Interest
|
4Q2019 |
437.4 |
111.2 |
326.2 |
0.9x |
12.1x |
1Q2020 |
775.3 |
165.5 |
609.9 |
1.7x |
11.6x |
2Q2020 |
783.4 |
157.5 |
625.9 |
2.3x |
7.2x |
3Q2020 |
772.2 |
163.7 |
608.4 |
2.5x |
5.7x |
4Q2020 |
784.6 |
201.9 |
582.7 |
2.7x |
4.5x |
(a) | Based on trailing last twelve month financial results (“LTM”). |
Covenants in 2024 Notes: The 2024 Notes include incurrence test covenants that require the net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to be lower than 3.25 times and the Adjusted EBITDA to interest ratio to be higher than 2.25 times until September 2021. As of the date of this release the Company is compliant with both covenants.
Issuance of 2027 Notes: In January 2020, the Company issued
For further details, please refer to Note 27 of GeoPark’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website.
COMMODITY RISK OIL MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
GeoPark recently added new oil hedges further increasing its price risk protection over the next 12 months, now reaching 25,500 bopd in 1Q2021, 25,500 bopd in 2Q2021, 18,000 bopd in 3Q2021, 17,500 bopd in 4Q2021 and 4,500 bopd in 1Q2022. Hedges include a portion providing protection to the Vasconia local marker in Colombia.
The Company has the following commodity risk management contracts in place as of the date of this release:
Period |
Type |
Reference |
Volume (bopd) |
|
Contract Terms ($ per bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased Put or Fixed Price |
Sold Put |
Sold Call |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
50.3-50.4 |
1Q2021 |
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
7,500 |
35.0 |
N/A |
50.3-53.8 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
5,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
52.8-53.9 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
3,500 |
37.0 |
N/A |
50.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Vasconia |
2,000 |
35.0 |
N/A |
43.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
45.0 |
N/A |
55.5 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
45.0 |
N/A |
59.0 |
2Q2021 |
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
5,000 |
35.0 |
N/A |
51.7-55.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
3,500 |
38.0 |
N/A |
51.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
5,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
53.5-53.9 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
4,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
50.3-50.4 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
45.0 |
N/A |
55.5 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
45.0 |
N/A |
59.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
50.0 |
N/A |
57.1-57.3 |
3Q2021 |
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
40.0 |
N/A |
56.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
50.4-50.5 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
4,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
54.0-57.1 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
4,500 |
45.0 |
N/A |
61.2-66.1 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
46.0 |
N/A |
62.5 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Vasconia |
2,000 |
41.5 |
N/A |
68.1-69.0 |
4Q2021 |
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
40.0 |
N/A |
56.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
50.4-50.5 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
4,500 |
40.0 |
N/A |
54.0-57.1 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
4,500 |
45.0 |
N/A |
61.6-64.1 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
45.0 |
N/A |
71.0 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
50.0 |
N/A |
75.8 |
1Q2022 |
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,500 |
45.0 |
N/A |
60.4 |
|
Zero cost collar |
Brent |
2,000 |
45.0 |
N/A |
76.8 |
For further details, please refer to Note 8 of GeoPark’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE / SPEED UPDATE
GeoPark exceeded all health and safety goals in the 4Q2020 and for the full-year 2020, demonstrating excellent Health and Safety performance in the challenging environment of a global pandemic.
Health and Safety Metrics |
2020 |
2019 |
Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) |
0.29 |
0.61 |
Moving Vehicle Crash Rate (MVCR) |
0.13 |
0.37 |
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) |
0.87 |
1.84 |
Operations in the Llanos 34 and Platanillo blocks obtained Bureau Veritas certification on biosecurity protocols to mitigate and manage the impact of Covid-19 in GeoPark Colombia in June and again in December 2020.
GeoPark signed a contract to connect the Llanos 34 block to the national electricity grid, which has
In December 2020, connected the Tigana oil field (Llanos 34 block) to the ODCA pipeline, further reducing the amount of truck traffic by 50 trucks per day in 2020. Since the connection of the ODCA to the Jacana oil field in 2019 and adding the Tigana connection to date, the company has reduced its truck traffic by a total of 205 trucks per day to further reduce operational risk, costs, and carbon emissions.
OTHER NEWS
On February 25, 2021 some communities in the Putumayo basin began protesting against the Government of Colombia for the eradication of coca plantations in the area, blocking access to the Platanillo operations. The protest is not directed at GeoPark or at the oil industry, however, to protect its employees, GeoPark evacuated all personnel and shut in the Platanillo production of 2,400 bopd since March 4, 2021. Discussions are now underway between the Government and the local communities and the Company expects the matter to be resolved to restart operations and production normally.
SELECTED INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
Colombia (In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Sale of crude oil |
91.6 |
134.6 |
Sale of gas |
0.6 |
0.5 |
Revenue |
92.2 |
135.1 |
Production and operating costsa |
-26.9 |
-30.0 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
60.5 |
85.5 |
Capital expenditureb |
25.5 |
22.1 |
Chile (In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Sale of crude oil |
1.3 |
2.5 |
Sale of gas |
3.5 |
5.4 |
Revenue |
4.8 |
7.8 |
Production and operating costsa |
-2.8 |
-4.2 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
0.3 |
2.5 |
Capital expenditureb |
0.4 |
4.6 |
Brazil (In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Sale of crude oil |
0.1 |
0.8 |
Sale of gas |
4.5 |
6.7 |
Revenue |
4.6 |
7.5 |
Production and operating costsa |
-1.2 |
-1.9 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
2.2 |
4.3 |
Capital expenditureb |
0.1 |
1.6 |
Argentina (In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Sale of crude oil |
4.4 |
6.5 |
Sale of gas |
0.6 |
1.1 |
Revenue |
5.1 |
7.6 |
Production and operating costsa |
-3.9 |
-6.1 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
-1.7 |
-1.9 |
Capital expenditureb |
0.0 |
8.0 |
a) |
Production and operating costs = Operating costs + Royalties + Share-based payments. |
||
b) |
Capital expenditure in Peru and Ecuador explains the difference with the reported figure in the Key Performance Indicators table. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(QUARTERLY INFORMATION UNAUDITED)
(In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
FY2020 |
FY2019 |
REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
Sale of crude oil |
97.5 |
144.4 |
359.6 |
579.0 |
Sale of gas |
9.2 |
13.7 |
34.1 |
49.9 |
TOTAL REVENUE |
106.7 |
158.1 |
393.7 |
628.9 |
Commodity risk management contracts |
-17.5 |
-6.5 |
8.1 |
-22.5 |
Production and operating costs |
-34.9 |
-42.3 |
-125.1 |
-169.0 |
Geological and geophysical expenses (G&G) |
-4.8 |
-5.7 |
-14.9 |
-18.6 |
Administrative expenses (G&A) |
-16.0 |
-21.3 |
-50.3 |
-60.8 |
Selling expenses |
-0.9 |
-2.8 |
-5.8 |
-14.1 |
Depreciation |
-28.8 |
-28.7 |
-118.1 |
-105.5 |
Write-off of unsuccessful exploration efforts |
-48.9 |
-9.0 |
-52.7 |
-18.3 |
Impairment loss on non-financial assets |
-35.4 |
-7.6 |
-133.9 |
-7.6 |
Other operating |
-2.7 |
-2.4 |
-11.7 |
-1.8 |
OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT |
-83.1 |
31.7 |
-110.7 |
210.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial costs, net |
-16.4 |
-12.2 |
-61.4 |
-38.7 |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
-6.3 |
-1.8 |
-13.0 |
-2.5 |
(LOSS) PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX |
-105.8 |
17.7 |
-185.1 |
169.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax |
-13.4 |
-17.9 |
-47.9 |
-111.8 |
(LOSS) PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD |
-119.2 |
-0.2 |
-233.0 |
57.8 |
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
(In millions of $) |
Dec '20 |
Dec '19 |
|
|
|
Non-Current Assets |
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
614.7 |
567.8 |
Other non-current assets |
54.0 |
58.4 |
Total Non-Current Assets |
668.7 |
626.2 |
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
Inventories |
13.3 |
11.4 |
Trade receivables |
46.9 |
44.2 |
Other current assets |
29.5 |
59.2 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
201.9 |
111.2 |
Total Current Assets |
291.6 |
225.9 |
|
|
|
Total Assets |
960.3 |
852.1 |
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
Equity attributable to owners of GeoPark |
-109.2 |
132.9 |
Total Equity |
-109.2 |
132.9 |
|
|
|
Non-Current Liabilities |
|
|
Borrowings |
766.9 |
420.1 |
Other non-current liabilities |
105.9 |
84.2 |
Total Non-Current Liabilities |
872.8 |
504.3 |
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
Borrowings |
17.7 |
17.3 |
Other current liabilities |
179.0 |
197.6 |
Total Current Liabilities |
196.7 |
214.9 |
Total Liabilities |
1,069.5 |
719.2 |
Total Liabilities and Equity |
960.3 |
852.1 |
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
(QUARTERLY INFORMATION UNAUDITED)
(In millions of $) |
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
FY2020 |
FY2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating activities |
77.1 |
78.5 |
168.7 |
235.4 |
Cash flow (used in) investing activities |
-26.0 |
-38.2 |
-347.6 |
-119.3 |
Cash flow (used in) from financing activities |
-13.1 |
-10.7 |
271.1 |
-132.5 |
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO (LOSS) PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
FY2020 (In millions of $) |
Colombia |
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina |
Other(a) |
Total |
Adjusted EBITDA |
218.5 |
8.1 |
4.8 |
1.2 |
-15.1 |
217.5 |
Depreciation |
-63.7 |
-33.6 |
-3.7 |
-16.6 |
-0.5 |
-118.1 |
Unrealized commodity risk management contracts |
-13.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
-13.0 |
Write-off of unsuccessful exploration efforts & impairment |
-2.0 |
-132.1 |
-2.3 |
-16.2 |
-34.0 |
-186.5 |
Share based payment |
-0.7 |
-0.2 |
-0.1 |
-0.3 |
-7.1 |
-8.4 |
Lease Accounting - IFRS 16 |
5.8 |
0.1 |
2.2 |
0.9 |
0.4 |
9.4 |
Others |
-0.2 |
-1.0 |
0.3 |
-1.6 |
-9.2 |
-11.7 |
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) |
144.8 |
-158.6 |
1.2 |
-32.6 |
-65.5 |
-110.7 |
Financial costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
-61.4 |
Foreign exchange charges, net |
|
|
|
|
|
-13.0 |
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX |
|
|
|
|
|
-185.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
||
FY2019 (In millions of $) |
Colombia |
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina |
Other(a) |
Total |
Adjusted EBITDA |
367.1 |
8.3 |
11.8 |
0.9 |
-24.7 |
363.3 |
Depreciation |
-46.9 |
-34.8 |
-7.4 |
-15.6 |
-0.7 |
-105.5 |
Unrealized commodity risk management contracts |
-26.4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-26.4 |
Write-off of unsuccessful exploration efforts & impairment |
- |
- |
-5.1 |
-20.7 |
- |
-25.8 |
Share based payment |
-0.4 |
0.0 |
-0.1 |
-0.1 |
-2.1 |
-2.7 |
Lease Accounting - IFRS 16 |
1.1 |
0.2 |
2.2 |
0.9 |
0.5 |
4.9 |
Others |
3.4 |
-0.5 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
-0.9 |
3.0 |
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) |
297.8 |
-26.9 |
1.7 |
-34.1 |
-27.9 |
210.7 |
Financial costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
-38.7 |
Foreign exchange charges, net |
|
|
|
|
|
-2.5 |
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX |
|
|
|
|
|
169.5 |
(a) |
Includes Peru, Ecuador and Corporate. |
OPERATING COSTS USED FOR ADJUSTED EBITDA CALCULATION
(UNAUDITED)
4Q2020 |
Colombia |
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina |
Total |
Operating costs ($mm) |
16.5 |
2.6 |
0.9 |
3.1 |
22.9 |
IFRS 16 ($mm) |
1.2 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
1.8 |
Operating costs - Adj. EBITDA ($mm) |
17.6 |
2.6 |
1.4 |
3.2 |
24.8 |
Sales volume (mmboe) |
2.7 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
3.3 |
Operating costs per boe – Adj. EBITDA |
6.5 |
8.9 |
7.6 |
18.5 |
7.4 |
4Q2019 |
Colombia |
Chile |
Brazil |
Argentina |
Total |
Operating costs ($mm) |
15.5 |
4.0 |
1.3 |
4.9 |
25.7 |
IFRS 16 ($mm) |
-0.2 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0.4 |
Operating costs - Adj. EBITDA ($mm) |
15.3 |
4.0 |
1.8 |
5.0 |
26.1 |
Sales volume (mmboe) |
2.9 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
3.6 |
Operating costs per boe – Adj. EBITDA |
5.2 |
13.9 |
7.5 |
26.0 |
7.2 |
G&A AND G&G FOR ADJUSTED EBITDA CALCULATION
(UNAUDITED)
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
|
Administrative Expenses ($mm) |
16.0 |
21.3 |
Share-based payments ($mm) |
-2.1 |
-1.3 |
IFRS 16 ($mm) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
G&A Expenses - Adj. EBITDA ($mm) |
14.0 |
20.1 |
Sales volume (mmboe) |
3.3 |
3.6 |
G&A per boe - Adj. EBITDA |
4.2 |
5.5 |
|
4Q2020 |
4Q2019 |
Geological & Geophysical Expenses (G&G) |
4.8 |
5.7 |
Share-based payments ($mm) |
-0.2 |
0.0 |
IFRS 16 ($mm) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Allocation to capitalized projects ($mm) |
0.0 |
1.0 |
G&G Expenses - Adj. EBITDA ($mm) |
4.7 |
6.8 |
Sales volume (mmboe) |
3.3 |
3.6 |
G&G per boe - Adj. EBITDA |
1.4 |
1.9 |
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
GeoPark management will host a conference call on March 11, 2021 at 10:00 am (Eastern Standard Time) to discuss the 4Q2020 results.
To listen to the call, participants can access the webcast located in the Investor Support section of the Company’s website at www.geo-park.com, or by clicking below:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3025676/EB89DBA8EDDE93E7204B5A41AED946E0
Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing the numbers provided below:
United States Participants: 833-945-1670 |
International Participants: +1 929-517-9721 |
Passcode: 2093194 |
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 Investor Support section of the Company’s website at www.geo-park.com after the conclusion of the live call.
Adjusted EBITDA |
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit for the period before net finance costs, income tax, depreciation, amortization, the effect of IFRS 16, certain non-cash items such as impairments and write-offs of unsuccessful efforts, accrual of share-based payments, unrealized results on commodity risk management contracts and other non-recurring events
|
Adjusted EBITDA per boe |
Adjusted EBITDA divided by total boe deliveries
|
Operating Netback per boe |
Revenue, less production and operating costs (net of depreciation charges and accrual of stock options and stock awards, the effect of IFRS 16), selling expenses, and realized results on commodity risk management contracts, divided by total boe deliveries. Operating Netback is equivalent to Adjusted EBITDA net of cash expenses included in Administrative, Geological and Geophysical and Other operating costs
|
Bbl |
Barrel |
|
|
Boe |
Barrels of oil equivalent
|
Boepd |
Barrels of oil equivalent per day
|
Bopd |
Barrels of oil per day
|
D&M |
DeGolyer and MacNaughton
|
Free Cash Flow
F&D costs
|
Operating cash flow less cash flow used in investment activities
Finding and Development costs, calculated as capital expenditures divided by the applicable net reserve additions before changes in Future Development Capital
|
G&A |
Administrative Expenses |
|
|
G&G |
Geological & Geophysical Expenses |
|
|
Mboe |
Thousand barrels of oil equivalent
|
Mmbo |
Million barrels of oil
|
Mmboe |
Million barrels of oil equivalent
|
Mcfpd |
Thousand cubic feet per day
|
Mmcfpd |
Million cubic feet per day
|
Mm3/day |
Thousand cubic meters per day
|
PRMS |
Petroleum Resources Management System
|
WI |
Working interest
|
NPV10 |
Present value of estimated future oil and gas revenue, net of estimated direct expenses, discounted at an annual rate of
|
Sqkm |
Square kilometers |
NOTICE
Additional information about GeoPark can be found in the “Investor Support” 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. Percentage figures included in this press release have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage amounts in this press release may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition, certain other amounts that appear in this press release may not sum due to rounding.
This press release contains certain oil and gas metrics, including information per share, operating netback, reserve life index and others, which do not have standardized meanings or standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been included herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the Company's performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of the future performance of the Company and future performance may not compare to the performance in previous periods.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward- looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘estimate’’ and ‘‘potential,’’ among others.
Forward-looking statements that appear in a number of places in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, regarding various matters, including the cost reduction initiatives, expected or future production, production growth and operating and financial performance, operating netback per boe, future opportunities and our capital expenditures plan. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to the management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information or future developments or to 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.
Information about oil and gas reserves: The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proven, probable and possible reserves that meet the SEC's definitions for such terms. GeoPark uses certain terms in this press release, such as "PRMS Reserves" that the SEC's guidelines do not permit GeoPark from including in filings with the SEC. As a result, the information in the Company’s SEC filings with respect to reserves will differ significantly from the information in this press release.
NPV10 for PRMS 1P, 2P and 3P reserves is not a substitute for the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow for SEC proved reserves.
The reserve estimates provided in this release are estimates only, and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual reserves may eventually prove to be greater than, or less than, the estimates provided herein. Statements relating to reserves are by their nature forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Measures: The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and operating netback per boe, which are each non-GAAP measures, are useful because they allow the Company to more effectively evaluate its operating performance and compare the results of its operations from period to period without regard to its financing methods or capital structure. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, return on capital employed and operating netback per boe may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA: The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as profit for the period before net finance costs, income tax, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash items such as impairments and write-offs of unsuccessful exploration and evaluation assets, accrual of stock options stock awards, unrealized results on commodity risk management contracts and other non-recurring events. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of profit or cash flow as determined by IFRS. The Company excludes the items listed above from profit for the period in arriving at Adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within our industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, profit for the period or cash flow from operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS or as an indicator of our operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure and significant and/or recurring write-offs, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDA. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the IFRS financial measure of profit for the year or corresponding period, see the accompanying financial tables.
Operating Netback per boe: Operating netback per boe should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, profit for the period or cash flow from operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from operating netback per boe are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure and significant and/or recurring write-offs, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of operating netback per boe. The Company’s calculation of operating netback per boe may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For a reconciliation of operating netback per boe to the IFRS financial measure of profit for the year or corresponding period, see the accompanying financial tables.
Net Debt: Net debt is defined as current and non-current borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
1 Compared to GeoPark’s original work program and budget plans as of the beginning of 2020. |
2 2021 production assumes full-year production from the Manati gas field in Brazil (currently under a divestiture process that is subject to certain conditions and regulatory approvals) and excludes potential production from the 2021 exploration drilling program. |
3 Brent price assumption from March to December 2021, assuming |
4 Corresponds to GeoPark’s aggregate Mean-P10 unrisked recoverable oil volumes in leads and prospects individually audited by Gaffney & Cline as of December 31, 2020. |
5 2021 production guidance assumes full-year production from the Manati gas field in Brazil (currently under a divestiture process that is subject to certain conditions and regulatory approvals) and excludes potential production from the 2021 exploration drilling program. |
6 Assuming |
7 Ratio calculated using the middle point of operating netback and capital expenditures. |
8 Operating costs per boe represents the figures used in Adjusted EBTIDA calculation, as if IFRS 16 had not been adopted. |
9 Information per boe represents the figures used in Adjusted EBTIDA calculation, mainly excluding the effect of share-based payments and the effect of IFRS 16. |
10 Information per boe represents the figures used in Adjusted EBTIDA calculation, excluding the effect of share-based payments and the effect of IFRS 16 and including amounts allocated to capitalized projects. |
11 See “Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Adjusted EBITDA per boe” included in this press release. |
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