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PetroTal Corp. (OTCQX: PTALF) generates frequent operational and corporate news tied to its heavy crude oil developments in Peru. As an oil and gas development and production company focused on the Bretana Norte field in Block 95 and the Los Angeles field in Block 131, PetroTal regularly reports on production levels, field performance, and infrastructure projects that shape its outlook.
Investors following PTALF news can expect detailed quarterly and interim updates on group production in barrels of oil per day, sales volumes, realized pricing, and cash and liquidity positions. The company’s releases often discuss the performance of the Bretana field, including workovers, pump replacements, production tubing repairs, and the impact of these activities on output. Updates on Block 131, such as workover campaigns and preparations for development drilling, also feature in its news flow.
PetroTal’s announcements highlight capital allocation decisions, including the declaration or suspension of regular quarterly dividends, the use of a normal course issuer bid for share repurchases, and the rationale for preserving or deploying cash. The company also issues news on financing arrangements, such as its syndicated term loan with BanBif and COFIDE to fund erosion control investments near Bretana, and on major field infrastructure projects like erosion control works and processing capacity enhancements.
Corporate governance and shareholder matters, including annual meeting voting results, board composition, and share consolidation authorities, are disclosed through formal news releases. By monitoring the PTALF news feed, readers can track how PetroTal’s operational updates, financial results, community initiatives, and capital markets actions interact over time and influence the company’s development strategy in Peru.
PetroTal (OTCQX: PTALF) released 2026 guidance prioritizing liquidity, cost discipline, and operational reliability. The Board approved a $80–90 million capital budget (≈$18M carried from 2025) targeting average 2026 production of 11,750–12,250 bopd (~12,000 bopd). Adjusted EBITDA is guided to $30 million at a $60.00 Brent price. Key allocations include $45M for two Bretaña development wells, $33M for erosion control (with $18M expensed), and maintenance/upgrades to water handling and facilities. PetroTal aims to maintain minimum unrestricted cash of $60 million, move to a third-party drilling contractor with first spud targeted by Oct 1, 2026, and suspend the dividend to preserve liquidity.
PetroTal Corp (OTCQX: PTALF) reported Q4 2025 operational and liquidity updates on January 13, 2026. Group production averaged 15,258 bopd in Q4 2025 and 19,473 bopd for FY 2025, with cumulative 2025 production just over 7.1 million barrels (+9.2% vs 2024). Total cash was $139.1 million at Dec 31, 2025, including $112.4 million unrestricted; restricted cash was ~$26.7 million (≈$19.2 million escrowed for COFIDE/BanBif loan). PetroTal replaced production tubing in six wells as of Jan 7, 2026; Bretana averaged 14,766 bopd in Q4 but was below capacity after mid-August tubing leaks shut in five wells. Hedges cover ~0.2 million barrels for Jan 1–Mar 30, 2026 (Brent floor $65/ceiling $80.50).
Effective Jan 12, 2026, Jorge Osorio joined as Chief Operating Officer.
PetroTal (OTCQX: PTALF) reported Q3 2025 results with average production 18,414 bopd and sales 18,028 bopd. Adjusted EBITDA was $31.6M and free funds flow $12.1M. Capital expenditures were $19.7M and net income was $3.6M. Total cash stood at $141.5M with available cash of $108.8M. The Board suspended the quarterly dividend to preserve liquidity while finalizing the 2026 development plan.
Operationally, Bretana averaged 17,938 bopd (+21% YoY); erosion control costs of $6.5M were recorded; Bretana erosion project on track for Q3 2026 at $65-75M.
PetroTal (OTCQX: PTALF) announced on November 13, 2025 that its Board has suspended the regular quarterly dividend until further notice while it finalizes the 2026 budget.
The company forecasts corporate production of approximately 12,000–15,000 bopd in 2026 given drilling delays, expects drilling at Bretana to best-case resume mid‑2026, and said weaker oil prices plus the updated production outlook limit its ability to fund development and shareholder returns. The Board requires a minimum available cash balance of $60 million and may draw on cash reserves to fund the 2026/27 program. Formal 2026 guidance is expected by end of January 2026.
PetroTal (OTCQX: PTALF) provided Q3 2025 operations and financial updates on October 14, 2025. Group production averaged 18,414 bopd in Q3 2025, a 21% increase versus Q3 2024, and 2025 YTD production averaged 20,894 bopd (also +21% YTD). The Bretana field produced 17,938 bopd in Q3 but was below capacity from mid‑August after leaks shut in five wells; corporate production averaged ~16,000 bopd in the first ten days of October.
PetroTal reported $141.5M total cash (≈$108.8M unrestricted) as of September 30, 2025, paid YTD returns of capital ≈$45M, and maintains hedges on ~1M barrels from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 30, 2026 (Brent floor $65/bbl; ceiling $82.50/bbl).
PetroTal Corp. (OTCQX: PTALF) reported operational challenges at its Bretana field, with four wells currently shut-in due to production tubing leaks. The company's Q3 2025 group production averaged 18,805 bopd, including 16,750 bopd in early September, showing a decline from previous levels.
Despite these setbacks, PetroTal maintains its 2025 production guidance of 20,000-21,000 bopd, as year-to-date production through September 15 averaged 21,135 bopd. The company plans to mobilize a service rig to Bretana by October's end, with affected wells expected to resume production in mid-November. The impact on 2025 annual average production is estimated at less than 1,000 bopd.
PetroTal Corp. (OTCQX: PTALF) reported Q2 2025 financial results with average production of 21,039 bopd and sales of 20,578 bopd. The company generated $44.3 million in Adjusted EBITDA ($23.66/bbl) and $27.2 million in Free Funds Flow ($14.55/bbl).
Key financial metrics include net income of $17.5 million ($9.35/bbl) and total cash of $142.1 million, with $99.3 million unrestricted. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.015/share, payable September 12, 2025.
Due to drilling delays and lower oil prices, PetroTal revised its 2025 production guidance down to 20,000-21,000 bopd from 21,000-23,000 bopd, with reduced capital expenditure guidance of $80 million, down from $140 million.
PetroTal Corp. (OTCQX: PTALF) reported strong Q2 2025 operational and financial results, with group production averaging 21,039 barrels of oil per day (bopd), marking a 15% increase year-over-year. The company's H1 2025 production reached 22,160 bopd, up 20% from H1 2024.
Key financial highlights include a total cash position of $142.1 million as of June 30, 2025, with $99.3 million unrestricted. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share, bringing year-to-date shareholder returns to $30 million. PetroTal successfully completed three out of four electric submersible pump replacements at the Bretana field, restoring approximately 3,300 bopd of production capacity.
The company maintains production hedges on 35% of forecast 2025 production volumes with Brent floor price of $65.00/bbl and ceiling of $82.50/bbl. Additionally, Max Torres has been appointed as Interim Chief Operating Officer following Jose Contreras's departure.