The purpose of the company is the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties, primarily in Colombia and other countries and regions, including the provision of services related to this sector. The company may grant loans to direct or indirect shareholders and to companies of the group, as well as provide any type of guarantees, sureties or other securities, in particular upstream and cross-stream securities for liabilities towards companies of the group; these loans, guarantees or sureties may also be granted without remuneration or compensation. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell properties. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to the purpose of the company.