Oil and Gas Production up 16% to Record Levels
Playbook and Tools for the Downturn:
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, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Ecuador, today announced its operational update for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 ("1Q2020").
All figures are expressed in US Dollars and growth comparisons refer to the same period of the prior year, except when otherwise specified.
Highlights
Keep Team Safe and Healthy / Continuity of Field Operations
Low Breakeven Oil & Gas Production Base
Self-Funded 2020 Investment and Work Program Reduction
- 2020 work program reduced by 60-65% (or $110-130 million) to $70-80 million
- Targeting 43,000-44,000 boepd average production and operating netbacks of $210-230 million assuming Brent of $30 per bbl3
Decisive and Ongoing Cost Reductions
Strong Cash Position and Balance Sheet with Safety Nets in Place
Protecting Base Oil Price
- 65-70% of oil production hedged in 2Q20206
- 40-45% of oil production hedged in 3Q20206
Preparing for Recovery
- Protecting critical tools and capabilities necessary for the short, medium and long-term
- Flexible work programs, quickly adaptable and expanded if Brent prices recover to $35-40 per bbl
First Quarter 2020 Production and Operations Highlights
Breakdown of Quarterly Production by Country
The following table shows production figures for 1Q2020, as compared to 1Q2019:
Quarterly Production Evolution
Oil and Gas Production Update
Consolidated:
Overall oil and gas production grew by 16% to 45,731 boepd in 1Q2020 from 39,557 boepd in 1Q2019, due to increased production in Colombia, including 5,812 bopd from the recent Amerisur acquisition. To a lesser extent, the production increase was also due to higher production in Chile and Argentina, partially offset by lower production in Brazil. Oil represented 89% of total reported production compared to 87% in 1Q2019.
Colombia:
Average net oil and gas production in Colombia grew 21% to 38,723 boepd in 1Q2020 compared to 32,131 boepd in 1Q2019, reflecting the recent acquisition of Amerisur and continued successful exploration, appraisal and development drilling in the Llanos 34 block.
The Llanos 34 block averaged 32,157 bopd in 1Q2020, representing 83% of GeoPark's production in Colombia. Production from Amerisur averaged 5,812 bopd of light oil in 1Q2020, representing 15% of GeoPark's production in Colombia.
Drilling activities in the Llanos 34 block:
- Nine new wells were tested and put on production in the Llanos 34 block, currently adding approximately 8,500 bopd gross. The wells were Tigana Norte 19, Tigana Norte 51, Tigana Norte 52, Jacana 34, Jacana 43, Jacana 47, Tigui 3, Tigui 7 and Tigui 8.
Acquisition and takeover of Amerisur:
Chile:
Average net production in Chile increased by 5% to 3,121 boepd. Higher production in 1Q2020 resulted from the successful development of the Jauke gas field and the recent discovery of the Jauke Oeste gas field in the Fell block. The production mix during 1Q2020 was 80% gas and 20% light oil (compared to 77% gas and 23% light oil in 1Q2019).
Exploration drilling in the Fell block:
- The Jauke Oeste 1 exploration well was drilled to a total depth of 9,596 feet. A production test in the Tobifera formation resulted in an average production rate of 4.4 million standard cubic feet per day of gas (or 729 boepd) and 52 bopd of condensate. Surface facilities are in place and the well is currently in production.
Exploration drilling in the Tierra del Fuego blocks:
Brazil:
Average net production in Brazil decreased by 34% to 1,290 boepd in 1Q2020 compared to 1,960 boepd in 1Q2019 mainly due to lower gas demand affecting production in the Manati gas field (GeoPark non-operated, 10% WI). The production mix during 1Q2020 was 91% natural gas and 9% oil and condensate (compared to 96% natural gas and 4% condensate in 1Q2019).
Exploration drilling in the Reconcavo basin:
- The Praia dos Castelhanos 1 well in the REC-T-128 block (GeoPark operated, 70% WI) continued long-term testing activities, averaging 145 bopd gross of light oil during 1Q2020. The well is currently producing 250 bopd gross.
Argentina:
OTHER NEWS / RECENT EVENTS
OIL PREPAYMENT FACILITY WITH TRAFIGURA
As of the date of this press release, GeoPark has not drawn any amounts for prepaid sales and the prepayment facility is subject to final signature of the contracts.
COMMODITY RISK OIL MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
GeoPark recently added new oil hedges for 15,000 bopd in 2Q2020 and 4,500 bopd in 3Q2020 further increasing its price risk protection within the next six months. After adding these new hedges, the Company has approximately 65-70% and 40-45% of its oil production hedged in 2Q2020 and 3Q2020, respectively.
The Company has the following commodity risk management contracts (reference ICE Brent) in place as of the date of this release:
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