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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 

  REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the month of May, 2014
 
_______________________
 
Commission File Number: 001-36298

GeoPark Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles 179
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive office)


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GEOPARK LIMITED


TABLE OF CONTENTS



ITEM
 
1.
Press Release dated May 13, 2014 titled “GeoPark announces First Quarter 2014 Operational Update and Production of 20,410 BOEPD”
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1
 

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

 
GEOPARK ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2014
OPERATIONAL UPDATE AND PRODUCTION OF 20,410 BOEPD
 
 
 
May 13, 2014 - GeoPark Limited ("GeoPark") (NYSE: GPRK), the Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator with operations and producing properties in Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina, announced today its 1Q2014 operational update.
 
For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, GeoPark’s oil and gas average production increased to a record of 20,410 boepd, including 3,667 boepd from the Manati field acquisition in Brazil, which closed on March 31, 2014.
 
In 1Q2014, a total of 15 new wells were drilled, consisting of nine wells in Chile and six wells in Colombia, and seven exploration wells and eight development and appraisal wells. GeoPark acquired 350 sqkm of new 3D seismic in the Isla Norte Block, which completed 100% of the 3D seismic commitment (1,541 sqkm) in Tierra del Fuego, Chile.
 
James F. Park, CEO of GeoPark, commented: “2014 began at a strong pace and on track with our $220 million-$250 million investment program for the year in Colombia, Chile and Brazil. Our base production showed strong growth and our exploration efforts are showing good results in the Llanos in Colombia and in Tierra del Fuego in Chile.  In addition, we completed the acquisition of a 10% interest in the Manati field in Brazil and are initiating exploration activities on our new Brazilian blocks.”
 

 
Production Update
 
Oil and Gas Production:
 
In 1Q2014, GeoPark’s reported oil and gas average production increased 25% to 16,743 boepd, compared to 13,426 boepd reported for 1Q2013.  Including the Manati field in Brazil, average production increased 16%.
 
·  
Consolidated oil production accounted for 78% of total reported production and increased by 31% to 13,765 bopd in 1Q2014, compared to 10,481 bopd for 1Q2013.
 
·  
In Colombia, oil production increased by 88% compared to 1Q2013 and 20% compared to 4Q2013, mainly as a result of the new fields discovered, Tigana and Tigana Sur in the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark Operated with a 45% WI) and the development and appraisals of the Max, Tua and Tarotaro fields.
 
 


Note: All growth comparisons refer to the same period of the prior year, except when specified.  Proforma figures in this release refer to the incorporation in both periods of the acquired interest in the Manati Field (Brazil) completed on March 31, 2014.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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In Chile, total average oil and gas production amounted to 7,407 boepd, which was 12% below 1Q2013 and represented a 10% increase compared to 4Q2013, mainly due to new wells drilled and installation of electrical submersible pumps in certain existing Tobifera wells. GeoPark expects to replicate this artificial lift system (first time used in the basin) in 7-10 new wells on the Fell Block during the year.
 

Operational Update:

Chile:
 
·  
Exploration and drilling campaign in the Fell Block (GeoPark operated with a 100% WI) continues, with the following highlights:
 
 
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Exploration well Konawentru Oeste 1 was drilled to a depth of 10,344 feet.  Log analysis indicates oil potential in the Tobifera reservoirs and the well is waiting for completion.
 
 
o  
Exploration well Loij 1 was drilled to a depth of 10,275 feet.  The well was recently completed and tested oil in the Tobifera formation at a rate of 108 bopd. Further production history will be required to determine stabilized flow rates.
 
 
o  
Development well Konawentru 12 was drilled and tested oil in the Tobifera formation. The well is currently producing approximately 647 bopd of 37 degree API.  Further production history will be required to determine stabilized flow rates.
 
·  
Exploration and drilling campaign in the Tierra del Fuego Blocks are also advancing, with the following highlights:
 
 
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Exploration well Tenca 1 in the Flamenco Block (GeoPark operated with a 50% WI) was drilled to a depth of 5,643 feet.  The well was recently completed and tested oil in the Tobifera formation at a rate of 382 bopd. Further production history will be required to determine stabilized flow rates.
 
 
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Exploration well Kaum 1 in the Flamenco Block (GeoPark operated with a 50% WI) was drilled to a depth of 7,218 feet.  Log analysis indicates oil potential in the Tobifera reservoirs and the well is waiting on completion.
 
 
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Exploration well Tagua 1 in the Flamenco Block (GeoPark operated with a 50% WI) was drilled to a depth of 7,218 feet.  Log analysis indicates oil potential in the Tobifera reservoirs and the well is waiting on completion.
 
 
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Exploration well Primavera Sur 1 in the Campanario Block (GeoPark operated with a 50% WI) was drilled to a depth of 8,220 feet.  Log analysis indicates oil potential in the Tobifera reservoirs and the well is waiting on completion.
 
 
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In addition, 350 sqkm of new 3D seismic have been acquired on the Isla Norte Block (GeoPark Operated with a 60% WI) to complete a total of 1,541 sqkm on the Tierra del Fuego Blocks and fully complete the 3D seismic commitment.
 
Colombia:
 
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In Colombia, GeoPark initiated its 2014 drilling campaign of 18-23 new wells, with six wells drilled during 1Q2014.
 
 
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Exploration well Aruco 1 on the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark operated with a 45% WI) was drilled in 1Q2014 to a depth of 10,705 feet, and tested in the Guadalupe formation in April 2014. The well is currently producing approximately 1,154 bopd gross of 17 degree API oil and represents the sixth new oilfield discovered by GeoPark in the Block.  Further production history will be required to determine stabilized flow rates and the extent of the reservoir.
 
 
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Exploration well Tigana Norte 1 on the Llanos 34 Block (GeoPark operated with a 45% WI) was drilled to a depth of 12,141 feet.  Log analysis indicates oil potential in both
 
 
 
 

 
 
the Mirador and Guadalupe reservoirs and the well is being cased for testing in 2Q2014. Results from the Tigana Norte 1 well, together with the results from previous discoveries of Tigana 1 and Tigana Sur 1 will contribute to better defining the structure and size of these fields. In addition, Tigana 2 and Tigana 3 development wells drilled in 1Q2014 are expected to be tested in 2Q2014.

 
Brazil:
 
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During 1Q2014, GeoPark signed service contracts to acquire 3D seismic in the Blocks awarded in Round 11 in the Reconcavo and Potiguar basins. Seismic registration in those blocks are expected to start in 3Q2014.
 
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On March 28, 2014, GeoPark announced the approval by the Brazilian National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency ("ANP") in relation to the acquisition of a 10% interest in the BCAM-40 Block, which includes the Manati Field in the Camamu-Almada basin, the largest gas-producing field in Brazil. The transaction was completed on March 31, 2014 and GeoPark will begin consolidating results in its financial statements starting in 2Q2014.
 
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An injunction was issued by a Brazilian Federal Court on December 2013, as part of an ongoing legal proceeding filed by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office against ANP, the Federal Government and GeoPark Brazil. This injunction prevents ANP from advancing with the bidding process of Block PN-T-597 in the Parnaiba Basin of the ANP´s 12th Bid Round, until further studies are carried out by ANP of the possible environmental impact of drilling of unconventional resources.  As a result, GeoPark Brazil has requested ANP to suspend all actions related to the proceedings of signing the concession contract. On April 16, 2014, ANP suspended all proceedings related to the award of the concession of Block PN-T-597 to GeoPark Brazil.
 
 
Argentina:
 
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In March 2014, GeoPark informed the Infrastructure and Energy Ministry of the Province of Mendoza of its decision to relinquish 100% of the Cerro Doña Juana and Loma Cortaderal Concessions to the Mendoza Province. The Company is waiting for the final confirmation from authorities.

 
Annex
 
Drilling and Work-Over Schedule
 
Country
 
Prospect/Well
 
Block
 
Type
 
Schedule/Status
Chile
 
Primavera Sur 1
 
Campanario
 
Exploration
 
Drilled and waiting on completion
Chile
 
Kaum 1
 
Flamenco
 
Exploration
 
Drilled and waiting on completion
Chile
 
Tagua 1
 
Flamenco
 
Exploration
 
Drilled and waiting on completion
Chile
 
Cupanaca 1
 
Flamenco
 
Exploration
 
Drilling
Chile
 
Koshpy 1
 
Flamenco
 
Exploration
 
2Q2014
Chile
 
Chercan 2
 
Flamenco
 
Development
 
2Q2014
Chile
 
Pantano Oeste 1
 
Isla Norte
 
Exploration
 
3Q 2014
Chile
 
Ache 1
 
Fell
 
Exploration
 
2Q2014
Chile
 
Molino 9
 
Fell
 
Development
 
2Q2014
Colombia
 
Tigana Norte 1
 
Llanos 34
 
Appraisal
 
Drilled and waiting on  completion
Colombia
 
Tigana Sur Oeste 1
 
Llanos 34
 
Appraisal
 
2Q2014
Colombia
 
Tigana 2
 
Llanos 34
 
Development
 
Drilled and waiting on  completion
Colombia
 
Tigana 3
 
Llanos 34
 
Development
 
Drilled and waiting on  completion

 
 
 

 

 
Breakdown of Quarterly Production by Country
 
The following table shows production figures for 1Q2014, as compared with 1Q2013. In addition, it includes proforma information for Brazil, reflecting the acquisition of Rio das Contas that closed on March 31st, and which holds a 10% WI in the offshore Manati gas field.

 
 
First Quarter 2014
 
First Quarter 2013
 
 
Total (boepd)
Oil (bopd)
Gas (mcfpd)
 
Total (boepd)
% Chg.
 
Chile
7,407
4,475
17,588
 
8,436
-12%
 
Colombia
9,265
9,232
196
 
4,938
88%
 
Argentina
71
57
84
 
52
38%
 
Total
16,743
13,765
17,868
 
13,426
25%
 
 
Plus:
             
Brazil
3,667
57
21,661
 
4,140
-11%
 
Total Proforma
20,410
13,821
39,529
 
17,566
16%
 

 
Production Evolution
 
(boepd)
1Q2013
2Q2013
3Q2013
4Q2013
1Q2014
Chile
       8,436
       6,803
       5,829
       6,748
       7,407
Colombia
       4,938
       6,157
       7,096
       7,725
       9,265
Argentina
           52
           60
           67
           75
           71
Total
13,426
13,020
12,992
14,548
16,743
           
Brazil
       4,140
       3,884
       3,733
       3,664
       3,667
Total Proforma
17,566
16,904
16,725
18,212
20,410
           
Oil
     10,481
     10,863
     11,226
     12,002
     13,821
Gas
       7,085
       6,041
       5,499
       6,210
       6,589
 
 
For further information please contact:
 
Pablo Ducci – Director Capital Markets
pducci@geo-park.com
Sofia Chellew – Investor Relations
schellew@geo-park.com
Santiago, Chile
 
T: +562 2242 9600
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
GLOSSARY
 
boe
  Barrels of oil equivalent
boepd
 
Barrels of oil equivalent per day
bopd
  Barrels of oil per day
mcfpd
 
Thousands of standard cubic feet per day
mmcfpd
 
Millions of standard cubic feet per day
sqkm
 
Square kilometers
WI
  Working Interest
 

 
NOTICE

Additional information about GeoPark can be found in the “Investor Support” section on the Web site at www.geo-park.com

Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages included in this press release have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this press release have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage amounts in this press release may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition, certain other amounts that appear in this press release may not sum due to rounding.

 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
 
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘estimate’’ and ‘‘potential,’’ among others.
 
Forward-looking statements that appear in a number of places in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, regarding various matters, including expected 2014 production growth and capital expenditures plan. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors.
 
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information or future developments or to release publicly any revisions to these statements in order to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For a discussion the risks facing the Company which could affect whether these forward-looking are realized, see filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
GeoPark Limited
 
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Andrés Ocampo
 
   
Name:
Andrés Ocampo
 
   
Title:
Chief FinancialOfficer
 

Date: May 13, 2014