The well is currently shut-in to record downhole pressure build up for further reservoir analysis to adequate the most suitable production string to be left in the well for production.

Leandro Carbone, CEO, commented: We are very excited with the Vikingo results because it untapped a new oil province in the Llanos basin where further geological and geophysical work would be undertaken to up-date and fully appraise the remaining potential identified in Lla-47.