Project Profile
(Additional Researched Project Information)
Value: Undisclosed
Location: Llanos Basin, Colombia
Drilling Depth: Approximately 16,000 feet
Start-up Year: Q1 2014
The El Portón block in the Llanos basin is operated by Cepsa Colombia. The firm has a 50% interest in the license, alongside Canadian firm Petroamerica (25%) and Talisman Energy (25%). Exploratory drilling is underway in the area, where the Curiara-1 well has already been spud. Petroamerica Oil Corp. (PTA.V), a junior oil and gas company operating in Colombia, started drilling on its El Porton Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia. The Curiara-1 well was spud by partner and operator, Cepsa Colombia S.A., on February 14, 2013. The well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 16,000 feet (measured depth). Production start-up is expected on Q1 2014.
Operators:
Gran Tierra Energy 100% working interest and operator.