ECOPETROL SA PLANS TO INCLUDE PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT FROM BRAVA'S 81,000 BOE/D IN 2025 AND EXPECTS TO OBTAIN FINANCING VIA A SHORT-TERM LOAN.

Ecopetrol plans to incorporate proportional output from the Brava field, expected to produce 81,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d), into its 2025 production profile, signaling a near-term volume catalyst. The move relies on securing a short-term loan for project financing, introducing credit risk and leverage considerations that could affect capital allocation flexibility. This development may positively influence near-term BOE growth expectations, particularly within Colombia’s hydrocarbon sector, where infrastructure and funding constraints often delay output ramps. The market will assess the credit terms and timing of the loan drawdown as a proxy for project execution risk and balance sheet pressure. Traders will watch the next earnings call for confirmation of financing sources and any revisions to 2025 production guidance.

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