The purpose of the company is to carry out activities related to the exploration, production and production of hydrocarbons in Latin America, in particular natural gas, as well as to participate in related projects through the construction, operation and management of such projects, the provision of all kinds of natural gas services in Latin America and the carrying out of activities related to the exploration, production, production, purchase and sale of all products derived from natural gas. The company may grant loans to direct or indirect shareholders as well as to companies of the group, and provide any kind 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 real estate. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities which are connected with the purpose of the company.