GeoPark Vaca Muerta Drilling Begins in $100M Push

2026-03-23 - 12:20

Key Points —GeoPark has begun drilling its first well in the Loma Jarillosa Este block in Neuquén, targeting the Vaca Muerta shale formation with $80–$100 million in 2026 spending. —The company aims to quadruple Argentine production from 1,500 to 5,000–6,000 barrels per day by year-end, with a 10x target of 20,000 barrels by 2028. —The