Gran Tierra Energy

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Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
TypePublic
TSX:  GTE
IndustryOil and Gas Exploration and Production
Founded Calgary, Alberta, Canada (6 June 2005 (2005-06-06))
Website www.grantierra.com

Gran Tierra Energy is an energy company founded by Jeffrey Scott, [1] Dana Coffield, Max Wei, Jim Hart and Rafael Orunesu in May 2005. The company, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, [2] focuses on oil and gas exploration, development and production, [3] particularly in South America. [4] The company announced its intentions to merge with Solana Resources on 29 July 2008. [5]

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In 2011, the company acquired Petrolifera Petroleum, a Canadian oil and gas company engaged in exploration and production activity in South America. [6]

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