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Parex to Farm-in with Ecopetrol, Possible Capex Increase

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Parex to Farm-in with Ecopetrol, Possible Capex Increase

Parex Resources Inc. has announced the execution of two formal binding agreements with Ecopetrol S.A. whereby Parex will farm-in to operate and earn a 50% working interest in the De Mares and Playon blocks located in the Middle Magdalena Basin of Colombia.

The transfer of 50% of the working interest and the operatorship from Ecopetrol to Parex is subject to the National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia (Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos) approval, and in accordance with the De Mares and Playon agreements.

All amounts herein are in United States dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated.

Operational Update Parex expects Q1 2016 production to average approximately 28,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) (99% crude oil) and produced sales are estimated at 30,200 boed due to a draw down…
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