# Colombian Oil Firm GeoPark Acquires Venezuelan Orinoco Block

Colombian oil company GeoPark announced the acquisition of a strategic block in Venezuela's Orinoco belt.

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GeoPark signed a 25-year Product Participation Contract with the Venezuelan state-owned oil company PDVSA for the Bare block. [^1]

GeoPark, a Colombian oil company, announced the acquisition of the Bare block in Venezuela's Orinoco oil belt on a Wednesday. [^2]

As part of the transaction, Grupo Gilinski will become the controlling shareholder of GeoPark. [^3]

The acquisition will make the Gilinski Group the controlling shareholder of GeoPark, holding 20% of the company's shares. [^4]

The Bare block consists of approximately 1,100 wells with current gross production of 11,000 barrels per day and a potential capacity of up to 95,000 barrels per day. [^5]

GeoPark will issue 42.1 million shares to a Grupo Gilinski entity at a price of US$12.22 per share, resulting in Grupo Gilinski holding approximately 56.3% of the outstanding ordinary shares. [^6]

The acquisition operation marks one of the most relevant strategic moves for the oil company in recent years. [^7]

GeoPark stated that the Bare block represents a major redevelopment opportunity backed by existing production, installed infrastructure, and significant potential for remaining recovery. [^8]

Jaime Gilinski, president of Grupo Gilinski, stated that the group's strategic presence in Venezuela was fundamental to securing a 25-year Production Sharing Contract with Pdvsa Petróleo. [^9]

The transaction was financed by issuing GeoPark shares to Grupo Gilinski with a premium, allowing Gilinski to indirectly acquire control of the company. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. GeoPark signed a 25-year Product Participation Contract with the Venezuelan state-owned oil company PDVSA for the Bare block. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
2. GeoPark, a Colombian oil company, announced the acquisition of the Bare block in Venezuela's Orinoco oil belt on a Wednesday. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
3. As part of the transaction, Grupo Gilinski will become the controlling shareholder of GeoPark. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. The acquisition will make the Gilinski Group the controlling shareholder of GeoPark, holding 20% of the company's shares. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
5. The Bare block consists of approximately 1,100 wells with current gross production of 11,000 barrels per day and a potential capacity of up to 95,000 barrels per day. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
6. GeoPark will issue 42.1 million shares to a Grupo Gilinski entity at a price of US$12.22 per share, resulting in Grupo Gilinski holding approximately 56.3% of the outstanding ordinary shares. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. The acquisition operation marks one of the most relevant strategic moves for the oil company in recent years. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. GeoPark stated that the Bare block represents a major redevelopment opportunity backed by existing production, installed infrastructure, and significant potential for remaining recovery. (Diario La republica, News)
9. Jaime Gilinski, president of Grupo Gilinski, stated that the group's strategic presence in Venezuela was fundamental to securing a 25-year Production Sharing Contract with Pdvsa Petróleo. (Diario La republica, News)
10. The transaction was financed by issuing GeoPark shares to Grupo Gilinski with a premium, allowing Gilinski to indirectly acquire control of the company. (Diario La republica, News)

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