Ecopetrol increased its proven reserves by 2.7% in 2025, reaching 1,944 million barrels of oil equivalent
The incorporation of proven reserves was 300 million barrels of oil equivalent (MBPE), the highest value in the last four years. Photo: Ecopetrol
TL;DR
- Ecopetrol's proven reserves reached 1,944 million barrels of oil equivalent (MBPE) by the end of 2025, a 2.7% increase from 2024.
- Despite a 13.9% drop in Brent prices, reserves incorporated were 300 MBPE, with a replacement rate of 121%.
- This incorporation of reserves is the highest in the last four years, exceeding the period's production.
- Enhanced recovery projects were the main driver of reserve increase, particularly in fields like Castilla, Chichimene, and Akacias.
- Operational management optimization in Rubiales and La Cira-Infantas, along with ANH contractual agreements, also contributed to reserve growth.
- The average life of Ecopetrol Group's reserves is now 7.8 years.
- Reserves were estimated under SEC standards and 99% were certified by independent firms.