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Gran Tierra Will See Colombian Testing Results in 2Q
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Gran Tierra Energy has provided an update on Colombian operations.
Colombia Chaza Block , Putumayo Basin (Gran Tierra Energy 100% WI and operator) Moqueta FieldThe Zapatero-1 exploration well reached total depth down-dip and to the east of the known oil accumulation in the Moqueta field. The well encountered the reservoir sandstones in the Villeta Lower U Sandstone beginning at 9,738 feet measured depth (MD) or 6,716 feet true vertical depth (TVD), the Villeta T Sandstone beginning at 10,227 feet MD or 7,152 feet TVD and the Caballos formation beginning at 10,450 feet MD or 7,350 feet TVD.
Due to operational constraints, only cased hole logs were run and the interpretation of the fluid content is inconclusive. The well reached total depth within the Caballos formation at 10,672 feet MD…
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