(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 31.May.2016) – Gran Tierra is increasing its base 2016 capital budget by $33 million to $43 million to a revised total of $140 million to $150 million. The company’s previously announced base capital budget was $107 million. The increased capital investment will be entirely directed at […]
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Alfa Assumes $1 Bln Loss in Pacific E&P
(Energy Analytics Institute, Jared Yamin, 21.May.2016) – Mexican conglomerate Alfa considers its entire $1 billion in investment in Pacific Exploration & Production — the Canadian oil company with operations in Colombia — as a total loss after the oil company announced plans to restructure its debt with a private fund, […]
Colombia Needs to Reinforce Existing Regulation
(Energy Analytics Institute, Jared Yamin, 11.May.2016) – Colombia needs to reinforce existing regulations to stimulate public and private sector investments in sustainable energy projects and improve its energy efficiency, announced CAF during the Seventh Energy Efficiency Seminar held on April 21, 2016 in Bogota, Colombia. Colombia has potential to invest […]
Moody’s Confirms Ecopetrol Investment Rating
(Ecopetrol S.A. 10.May.206) – Ecopetrol S.A. announced that Moody’s Investors Service has maintained Ecopetrol’s credit rating at Baa3. This confirmation means that the company will retain its investment grade rating, which had been assigned to it by Moody’s on January 18, 2016, and concludes the ratings review initiated on January […]
EIG Proposes $250 Mln Injection in Pacific
(Energy Analytics Institute, Jared Yamin, 10.May.2016) – EIG Global Energy Partners has proposed a $250 million capital injection in ailing oil producers Pacific Exploration & Production Corp. as part of its restructuring, reported Reuters. ***
Moody’s Affirms Ocensa’s Baa3 Ratings
(Moody’s, 4.May.2016) – Moody’s affirmed Oleoducto Central, S.A.’s (Ocensa) Baa3 senior unsecured ratings. The rating outlook was changed to negative from positive. Ratings Rationale “The equalization of Ocensa’s ratings and outlook to those of Ecopetrol, S.A. (Ecopetrol, Baa3 negative) reflects Moody’s view that Ocensa is not insulated from the credit […]
Ecopetrol Announces Results for 1Q:16
(By Ecopetrol S.A. 3.May.2016) – Ecopetrol S.A. announced Ecopetrol Group’s financial results for the first quarter of 2016, prepared and filed in Colombian pesos (COP$) and under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable in Colombia. — Amid the lowest Brent price of the last 12 years, in the first quarter […]
Ecopetrol Adjusts its 2016 Investment Plan
(Ecopetrol S.A., 27.Apr.2016) – Ecopetrol S.A. announced that in light of the current low crude oil price environment, and with the aim of protecting the company’s cash flow and financial sustainability, its Board of Directors approved an adjustment to the 2016 Investment Plan, from $4.8 billion, as approved on December […]
Gran Tierra Announces Peso Hedging Program
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 6.Apr.2016) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, recently transacted Colombian peso (COP) hedges with two banks, providing additional stability to forecasted cash outflows for approximately 110 billion COP or $36 million from June 2016 to May 2017. To complement […]
Gran Tierra Closes $100 Mln Notes Offering
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 6.Apr.2016) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, […]
GeoPark Finds Light Oil in Colombia
(GeoPark Limited, 27.Aug.2015) – GeoPark Limited announces a new oil field discovery following drilling of exploration well Chachalaca 1, located on the Llanos 34 Block in Colombia. GeoPark operates and has a 45% working interest in the Llanos 34 Block. GeoPark drilled and completed the Chachalaca 1 exploratory well to […]
Pacific Rubiales Changes Name To Pacific E&P Corp.
(Pacific Rubiales, 14.Aug.2015) — Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. changed its corporate name to Pacific Exploration and Production Corporation. The name change reflects the company’s broader focus in Latin America as the company’s production base continues to be diversified away from the Rubiales Field. The new name emphasizes the company’s strategy […]
Ecopetrol Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting
(Ecopetrol S.A., 14.Aug.2015) – Due to the resignation of Mr. Gonzalo Restrepo Lopez and the election of his replacement, the CEO of Ecopetrol S.A. hereby calls on Shareholders to attend the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held on 4.Sep.2015, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Ecopetrol’s auditorium located in Cra.13 No. […]
Ecopetrol Announces 2Q:15, 1H:15 Results
(Ecopetrol S.A., 5.Aug.2015) – Ecopetrol announced Ecopetrol Corporate Group’s financial results for the 2Q:15 and the 1H:15, prepared and filed in Colombian pesos (COP$) and on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). According to Article 3 of Decree 2784 of 28.Dec.2012 , the application date of the new […]
Ecopetrol Announces Caribbean Deepwater Find
(Ecopetrol S.A., 28.Jul.2015) – Ecopetrol informs that at a depth of 3720 meters, the Kronos-1 well verified the presence of hydrocarbons in ultra-deepwater of Colombian south Caribbean area. This discovery proves the geological model proposed for an unexplored area with high hydrocarbon potential. Kronos-1 is located in block Fuerte Sur, […]
Ecopetrol Updates on BODs Decision
(Ecopetrol S.A., 19.Jul.2015) – Ecopetrol reports that, at the Board of Directors’ meeting on July 17, 2015, the Board of Directors decided as follows: — To accept the resignation of Mr. Gonzalo Restrepo Lopez as member and chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors gave special recognition […]
Geopark Announces Potential of LatAm Portfolio
(GeoPark Limited, 6.Jul.2015) – GeoPark Limited announced the results of an independent audit of the company’s exploration resources as of 31.Dec.2014, prepared by Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA). GeoPark has interests in 31 blocks, covering over six million acres, in 12 proven hydrocarbon basins, in five Latin American countries, with […]
S&P Maintains Ecopetrol Credit Rating
(Ecopetrol S.A., 1.Jul.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. reported that the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has maintained Ecopetrol’s long term corporate credit rating at BBB with a stable outlook. S&P’s mentioned that the new strategy presented by the company is in line with the current oil market conditions and prioritizes […]
Moody’s Maintains Ecopetrol Rating at Baa2
(Ecopetrol S.A., 25.Jun.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. reported that the credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has maintained Ecopetrol’s long term international rating at Baa2 with a stable outlook. Moody’s mentioned that “the rating affirmation was based on Ecopetrol’s solid business strategy, now focused on expanding exploration activities to increase reserves […]
Ecopetrol Presents Details of Distribution Proposal
(Ecopetrol S.A., 24.Jun.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. at the direction of the Finance Superintendence, hereby publishes the earnings distribution proposal that was approved by the Shareholders Assembly of 26.Mar.2015. Accordingly, regarding the capitalization of the occasional reserve by means of an increase in the nominal value of each of our shares […]
Gran Tierra Announces CAPEX, Colombia Focus
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 24.Jun.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced an increased 2015 capital program. The increased capital is intended to provide accelerated development drilling at the company’s core producing assets in the Putumayo Basin in Colombia, specifically the Moqueta and Costayaco fields on the Chaza Block. In addition, […]
Moody’s Affirms Ecopetrol Rating
(Moody’s, 23.Jun.2015) – Moody’s affirmed Ecopetrol S.A.’s Baa2 ratings and assigned a Baa2 rating to the company’s up to $1.5 billion in proposed notes due 2026. The proposed securities are senior unsecured and pari passu with Ecopetrol’s other senior foreign currency debt, which is also rated Baa2. Proceeds from the […]
Fitch Affirms Ecopetrol Ratings
(Ecopetrol S.A., 22.Jun.2015) – Fitch Ratings affirmed Ecopetrol S.A.’s foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings at ‘BBB’ and ‘BBB+’, respectively. Concurrently, Fitch has affirmed the company’s national scale short and long-term ratings of ‘F1+(col) and ‘AAA(col). The Rating Outlook for all ratings is Stable. According to Fitch, “Ecopetrol’s ratings […]
Colombia’s Ecopetrol Reinvents Itself
(Ecopetrol, 26.May.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A.’s Board of Directors approved a new corporate strategy aimed at guaranteeing the company’s long-term sustainability, in which value generation based on efficient barrels and shareholder return become a priority. Within a complex international price environment, the new strategy defines that Ecopetrol will be focused on […]
Ecopetrol Announces 1Q:15 Results
(Ecopetrol, 12.May.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. reports the Group’s financial results for the 1Q:15, prepared and filed in Colombian pesos (COP$) and on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). According with the article 3 of the Decree 2784 of 28.Dec.2012, the application date of the new technical framework is […]
Gran Tierra Announces New Executive Appointments
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 11.May.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced several new executive appointments effective immediately: Ryan Ellson, Chief Financial Officer; Alan Johnson, Vice President, Asset Management; Lawrence West, Vice President, Exploration; and Jim Evans, Vice President, Corporate Services. “I am delighted to have four key members from the […]
Gran Tierra Announces Full 1Q:15 Results
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 6.May.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended 31.Mar.2015. All dollar amounts are in U.S.A. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Earlier this year, Gran Tierra announced significant changes to the company’s leadership, strategic direction and cost structure. Gran Tierra’s […]
Opinion Favors Sale of Ecopetrol Stake in Eléctrica
(Ecopetrol S.A., 14.Apr.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. announced that pursuant to the procedures required by Law 226 of 1995, the Council of Ministers has issued an opinion in favor of the planned sale of Ecopetrol’s equity stake in InterconexiĂłn ElĂ©ctrica S.A. E.S.P. which was approved by Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors. Ecopetrol’s […]
Ecopetrol Reports on Authorization from Ministry
(Ecopetrol S.A., 14.Apr.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A., as part of the procedures required for keeping available debt alternatives to finance its investment plan, has obtained authorization from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, pursuant to Resolution 0928 of 10.Apr.2015, to arrange for debt issuances in international capital markets in an […]
LatAmNRG: Heard on the Street 1Q:15
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2015) – Information in this section, provided by Energy Analytics Institute editors and reporters, is hearsay and thus should be treated as such. REGARDING COLOMBIA * A small group of Venezuelans are interested in acquiring an interest in Colombian oil company Pacific Rubiales. REGARDING VENEZUELA * To […]
Ecopetrol Amends Rules, Procedures
(Ecopetrol S.A., 28.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. hereby reports that, at the shareholders’ meeting held on March 26, 2015 , the following amendments to the rules and procedures governing our shareholders’ meetings were approved in order to implement the corporate governance practices recommended by the Superintendence of Finance in the New […]
Terrorist Acts Affect Ecopetrol in 2014
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 26.Mar.2015) – External issues deprived Ecopetrol of the ability to produce 64,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2014 as follows: An estimated 28,000 b/d was not produced due to community protests; 13,000 b/d was not produced due to terrorist acts on oil installations while 9,000 […]
Ecopetrol Amends Bylaws at Assembly
(Ecopetrol S.A., 26.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol S.A. hereby reports that, at the Shareholders’ General Assembly held on March 26, 2015, the following changes were made to its bylaws: The following corporate governance practices recommended by the Superintendence of Finance in the New Code of Corporate Best Practices of Colombia have been […]
Ecopetrol Still a Solid Company, President Says
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 26.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol continues to be a solid company with many growth opportunities in its different business segments, said Ecopetrol’s outgoing president Javier Genaro GutiĂ©rrez said during his presentation of the company’s financial and operational results “We have made adjustments on all fronts to overcome […]
Ecopetrol to Pay Dividend to Shareholders
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 25.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol’s shareholder assembly approved a dividend equivalent to 70 percent of the 7.81 billion peso profit obtained in 2014. The total dividend was for 5.47 billion or 133 pesos per share, of which 4.8 billion was destined for the government and 0.670 billion […]
Ecopetrol Output Around 725 Mb/d
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 25.Mar.2015) – During the first two months of 2015 Ecopetrol’s production remained around 725 Mb/d primarily due to record production at the Castilla and Chichimene fields located in El Meta, and in the La Cira Infantas field located in Middle Magdalena Medio. This average represents […]
CGG Lands Anadarko Seismic Deal in Colombia
(CGG, 19.Mar.2015) – France’s CGG has been awarded a contract by a subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to acquire and process a 6,299-square mile (16,314square kilometers) 3D seismic survey on the Caribbean coast offshore Colombia. The survey will be the largest marine seismic program ever acquired in Colombia and follows […]
Pacific Rubiales, Ecopetrol Extend Contract
(Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp, 14.Mar.2015) – Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. and Ecopetrol, S.A. have agreed not to extend the Rubiales and PirirĂ Field Association Contracts, expiring in June 2016 . Ecopetrol will evaluate different alternatives for the operation of the Rubiales Field. Meanwhile, Pacific Rubiales will consider submitting a new […]
Gran Tierra Provides Business, Ops Update
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 12.Mar.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced cost reductions in line with its strategy to preserve its strong balance sheet and maximize potential for future growth. All dollar amounts are in United States (U.S.) dollars unless otherwise indicated. In addition to recently announced reductions in 2015 […]
Colombia Inaugurates Electric Charging Station
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 10.Mar.2015) – Colombia inaugurated its first electronic car charging station in Bogotá. The station will be located in the Unicentro Mall and will offer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The station required an investment of close to $230 million, reported the […]
Ecopetrol Board Appoints Echeverry as CEO
(Ecopetrol, 6.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol announces that its Board of Directors appointed Mr. Juan Carlos Echeverry as the new CEO of the company, effective April 6, 2015. With extensive knowledge of economics, the ability to lead processes of change, experience in public administration and prior experience as member of the Board […]
Ecopetrol Releases 4Q:14, YE:14 Results
(Ecopetrol S.A., 2.Mar.2015) – Ecopetrol announces its results for the fourth quarter of 2014 and the full year 2014. – Net proven reserves of crude oil, condensate and natural gas owned by the company, including its interest in affiliates and subsidiaries, as of December 31, 2014, were 2,084 million barrels […]
Gran Tierra Announces YE:14 Reserves
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 2 Feb.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced the results of an independent reserve evaluation of the company’s reserves by Gran Tierra Energy’s qualified reserve evaluator GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (GLJ) effective December 31, 2014. Through continued strong reservoir management and appraisal drilling in Colombia and […]
Gran Tierra Announces Changes to Board
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 2.Feb.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy announced that the employment of its Chief Executive Officer and President Mr. Dana Coffield has been terminated. Coffield tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors, effective February 2, 2015. Coffield’s resignation from the Board of Directors was not the result […]
Gran Tierra Comments on South America Output
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 20.Jan.2015) – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. said crude oil and natural gas production from continuing operations averaged approximately 25,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) gross working interest (WI) in 2014, or approximately 19,300 BOEPD net after royalties (NAR) before adjustment for inventory changes and […]
Gran Tierra Updates on Chaza Block Activities
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 20.Jan.2015 – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. provides an operations update on its activities in the Chaza Block in the Putumayo Basin in Colombia. The EslabĂłn Sur exploration well reached a true vertical depth of 9,708 feet. Mud log and electric log data acquired during and after […]
Gran Tierra to Drill Putumayo-1 Block Well
(Gran Tierra Energy Inc., 20.Jan.2015 – Gran Tierra Energy Inc. provided an operations update on its activities in Colombia. Work continues at the Vonu-1 exploration well location, which will target the same Cretaceous sandstones encountered at the Costayaco and Moqueta discoveries. Gran Tierra expects to begin drilling this well in […]
Perenco to Buy Petrobras Assets in Colombia
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 29.Oct.2013) – Petrobras plans to sell its interest in onshore blocks and two pipelines to France’s Perenco for $380 million to focus more attention on projects in Brazil, reported the daily newspaper El Espectador The deal includes interest in: 11 onshore blocks that are producing […]
LatAmNRG: Heard On The Street 3Q:13
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2013) – Information in this section, provided by Energy Analytics Institute editors and reporters, is hearsay and thus should be treated as such. The names of our many sources have been withheld to protect their identities and family members in Venezuela. COMBUSTIBLES A number of gasoline stations […]
Pacific Rubiales Sets Capex at $1 Bln
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 13.Sep.2013) – Pacific Rubiales plans capital expenditure outlays of $1 billion on infrastructure projects such as ports, pipelines and a ferry, reported the daily newspaper Portoflio.co. ***