GeoPark Limited GPRK, an independent energy firm operating across Latin America, has stated that it shall not proceed with its previously announced acquisition of oil and gas properties in Colombia from the Spanish multi-energy company Repsol S.A. REPYY. This potential acquisition included a 25% interest in SierraCol Energia Arauca and Repsol’s oil and gas extraction operations based in central Colombia. Geopark and Repsol announced this acquisition in November 2024.

GeoPark mentioned that it has decided to opt out of the acquisition as Repsol’s partner, SierraCol Energia Arauca LLC had exercised its pre-emptive rights, included in the terms of the LLC agreement, to purchase the 25% stake in the Llanos Norte project located in Colombia’s Arauca Department. The deal also included REPYY’s 45% working interest (WI) in the CPO-9 block in Colombia. Ecopetrol owns the remaining WI in this block. It had exercised its pre-emptive rights to buy the stake in the CPO-9 block in Colombia last month.

Zacks Rank and Key Picks

GPRK currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), while REPYY has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the energy sector are Sunoco LP SUN and TechnipFMC plc FTI. Sunoco currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while TechnipFMC carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Sunoco LP is one of the largest distributors of motor fuel in the United States. The partnership distributes fuel to independent dealers, commercial customers, convenience stores and distributors. Its current distribution yield is greater than that of the industry's composite stocks, providing unitholders with consistent returns.

TechnipFMC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products, services and fully integrated technology solutions for the energy industry. The company’s total backlog witnessed a high of $14.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, indicating an 11.1% increase from the previous year’s level. This growing backlog ensures strong revenue growth for FTI.

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