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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 5 August 2026•Updated 8 August 2026•
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Gran Tierra Energy to Sell South American Assets for $1.33B to Focus on Canada and Azerbaijan

Portrait of a man with maps of Canada, Azerbaijan, and South America, oil rigs, and a $1.33B asset sale graphic.

Key Facts

1Gran Tierra Energy agreed to sell its Colombia and Ecuador oil business to Maurel & Prom for a total consideration of $1.33 billion.
2The purchaser, Maurel & Prom, will assume substantially all of the company's net liabilities, positioning Gran Tierra to be debt-free.
3Gran Tierra plans to reposition itself around fully financed growth plans in Canada and Azerbaijan following the transaction.

In a move reflecting a major strategic shift in the energy sector, Gran Tierra Energy has announced a definitive agreement to divest its entire South American asset portfolio. The company agreed to sell its oil business in Colombia and Ecuador to Paris-listed Maurel & Prom for a total consideration of $1.33 billion. According to reports, this transaction is designed to allow the company to reposition itself around fully financed growth plans in new geographic regions.

The deal structure involves Maurel & Prom assuming substantially all of Gran Tierra's net liabilities, positioning the company to be debt-free upon closing. Gran Tierra plans to use the proceeds to return capital to shareholders and focus on growth opportunities in Canada and Azerbaijan. The transaction represents a significant 83% premium over the volume-weighted average price (VWAP), highlighting a positive valuation for the divested assets.

From a broader sector perspective, recent market data from the EIA Weekly Petroleum Report on July 29 showed a decrease in oil inventories, which may influence energy sector sentiment as the company moves toward finalizing the divestment.