Oil and Gas: Ecopetrol Announces Discovery of Hydrocarbons in Colombia

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 10/08/2023 at 17:22

Fonte: Ecopetrol

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The Colombian Company Announced the Discovery of Hydrocarbons in the Drilling of a Well in the Putumayo Basin. This New Area Has a High Advantage in the Oil and Gas Market for Ecopetrol.

Ecopetrol, a highly prominent Colombian oil company, announced this Thursday, (08/10), the recent discovery of hydrocarbons in a new area. Through drilling that reached a depth of 2.8 km in the Putumayo basin, the company revealed a remarkable daily flow of 1,800 barrels of oil, accompanied by a significant gas potential, reaching up to 825,000 cubic feet per day. This is promising news for the company’s business in the market.

New Well by Ecopetrol in the Putumayo Basin Guarantees Discovery of Hydrocarbons

Ecopetrol, the renowned Colombian oil company, issued a statement exposing its recent discovery of hydrocarbons this Thursday.

Under the leadership of Ecopetrol’s president, Ricardo Roa Barragán, the discovery was made through an exploration well in the Putumayo basin, reaching an impressive depth of 2.8 kilometers.

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Named Alqamari-2, the location of the discovery is in a direct operational area of Ecopetrol S.A.

The company currently holds all rights and obligations of the Western Area Exploration Contract, signed in collaboration with the National Hydrocarbons Agency.

A significant feature of this discovery is its proximity to existing production fields and infrastructures, reflecting a substantial competitive advantage.

Ecopetrol has dedicated years of efforts in this region, making this achievement even more gratifying.

Together with the existing infrastructure in the area, the new discovery by the Colombian oil company could be the beginning of a promising journey in expanding oil and natural gas production.

Ecopetrol emphasized the importance of this discovery as an essential milestone for local exploration.

This is because it can result in a rapid migration of resources to reserves, playing a crucial role in the continuous growth of hydrocarbon reserves in Colombia.

With Ecopetrol’s commitment to drive the oil and gas industry, this discovery marks a solid step toward an even greater energy future in the Colombian region.

About Ecopetrol

Ecopetrol S.A. is a solid company strategically organized as a national joint-stock company, directly linked to the renowned Ministry of Mines and Energy. With a multifaceted operation, Ecopetrol establishes its presence in various regions of the country, covering central, southern, eastern, and northern Colombia, as well as having incursions into the international scene.

Oil and Gas: Ecopetrol Announces Discovery of Hydrocarbons in Colombia

The Colombian Company Announced the Discovery of Hydrocarbons in the Drilling of a Well in the Putumayo Basin. This New Area Has a High Advantage in the Oil and Gas Market for Ecopetrol.

New Well by Ecopetrol in the Putumayo Basin Guarantees Discovery of Hydrocarbons

Ecopetrol Aims to Leverage the New Discovery at the Alqamari-2 Well in the Oil and Gas Market

About Ecopetrol

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Oil and Gas: Ecopetrol Announces Discovery of Hydrocarbons in Colombia

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