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Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) published data on the service contracts in Middle Magdalena during 2018. Local suppliers played an important role in this matter.

Geopark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) announced its operational update for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019. The company reported a new record for oil and gas production and successful drilling activities in the Llanos 34 block during this quarter.

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) had made an offer to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC), but there is a new player in the mix, as Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY) made a tempting offer.

Parex Resources (TSX: PXT) announced its first quarter 2019 operational update. Its production started the year on the right foot in 1Q19 and the firm showed its confidence about the performance of metric for coming quarters.

Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announced its first quarter 2019 operational update. Colombia production in the 1Q19 increased, being the highest since 4Q17 in the country. The firm’s drilling campaign is advancing satisfactorily in the country.

Amerisur Resources Plc announced its results for 2018. The company showed strong financial performance during last year, thanks to oil production increases and the OBA pipeline.

Colombia has been discussing the encouragement of the natural gas sector due to its environmental and economic benefits. Astrid Álvarez, President of the Energy Group of Bogotá (GEB) spoke on this topic.

Bio D, a company that has been working in the production of palm biodiesel for the past 11 years, spoke about its plan to mitigate pollution problems in the country.

Canacol Energy (TSX: CNE) is betting on the natural gas business, becoming the main private operator of this fuel in Colombia. The company plans to go beyond the production and exploration of natural gas. Charle Gamba, CEO of CNE, spoke about the firm’s plans.

Just a short summary this quarter of our index of publicly-traded Colombia-focused E&P stocks because not much has changed.