Investing in education strengthens the competitiveness of its inhabitants and gives sustainability to the development of Vaca Muerta,” stated Felipe Bayón, CEO of GeoPark, according to the Argentine News Agency. The company arrives in Neuquén with a long-term development vision, sustained by the conviction that productive investment must be accompanied by the strengthening of human capital and the institutional capabilities of the territory. Buenos Aires, March 4 (NA) – GeoPark announced that it will join the Provincial Scholarship Program “Gregorio Álvarez” with a contribution of USD 250,000, within the framework of a meeting with the governor of Neuquén, Rolando Figueroa, and the start of its operations in the country. “Producing energy responsibly is the starting point. This commitment is aligned with its Integrated Value System, which guides management towards a safe, responsible, and prosperity-generating operation. In this context, the contribution is part of GeoPark's social investment strategy, which promotes better living conditions in the communities where it operates and prioritizes access to education as a platform for social mobility and productive development. In a province like Neuquén, where the growth of Vaca Muerta demands talent, technical skills, and local leadership, expanding educational opportunities also contributes to consolidating a competitive and sustainable ecosystem. GeoPark has a regional track record of promoting access to education. In Neuquén, local talent is a strategic asset. The real challenge is for this development to leave installed capabilities in the territory. Since 2014, it has led the University Scholarships Program for Women in Science and Engineering, which has benefited young people in Latin America. Likewise, in Colombia—where it has operated for more than 14 years—it maintains an agreement with the National Open and Distance University (UNAD), which currently allows young people from the Casanare department to pursue professional studies.
