Ovintiv USA Inc. continues to apply a disciplined, capital-efficient approach in the Midland Basin, favoring tightly scoped execution over large-scale manufacturing programs. The HERBERT F101B project in Upton County illustrates how modern operators close out small, defined developments using controlled drilling cadence, batch execution, and post-drill facility authorization rather than multi-pad expansion.
📍 Surface Persona – Focused Multi-Well Facility in Upton County
Play: Permian Basin – Midland Sub-Basin
County: Upton County, Texas
Total Wells: 4
All permits and wells associated with HERBERT F101B are concentrated in Upton County at a single facility location, confirming a compact surface footprint with no geographic sprawl.
- Lease: HERBERT F101B
- Surface Configuration: Single facility, multi-well execution
All four wells were drilled from the same surface location using one rig:
- H&P 551 — 4 wells
This single-rig batch execution reflects efficiency and cost control, but not a factory-style pad program.
Surface Persona (Summary):
HERBERT F101B is a single-facility, four-well development executed with one rig and no evidence of lateral surface expansion. The project reflects disciplined batch drilling rather than manufacturing-style pad development.
🔬 Sub-Surface Persona – Consistent Interval Development
Primary Field: Single field exposure
Well Type: Production wells
Total Wells: 4
Projected depth profile:
- Min Depth: Consistent
- Max Depth: Consistent
- Average Depth: Consistent
- Total Feet Drilled: Aggregate of four wells at similar depth
The absence of depth dispersion, stacked targets, or adjacent section activity indicates standardized execution without co-development.
Sub-Surface Persona (Summary):
Ovintiv executed a uniform four-well subsurface development with consistent depth targeting across a single section. While depth consistency signals operational discipline, the limited scale does not meet the threshold for co-development or manufacturing classification.
⏱ Project Cadence – From License to Facility Close-Out
The Facility Air Permit received on February 10, 2026 serves as the terminal milestone for HERBERT F101B, confirming project completion rather than future activity.
📊 Full Development Timeline
| Phase | Date | Days from Prior Phase |
|---|---|---|
| First Licence Date (Project Start) | 09/12/2025 | – |
| First Activity Date (Drilling Initiated) | 12/12/2025 | 91 days |
| Last Activity Date | 02/02/2026 | 52-day drilling window |
| Facility Air Permit Received | 02/10/2026 | 8 days |
Total Cycle Time:
September 12, 2025 → February 10, 2026 = 151 days (~5 months)
🏭 A Disciplined Close-Out Workflow
HERBERT F101B reflects a compact execution model:
- Single-rig batch drilling (4 wells)
- No undrilled inventory remaining
- Facility authorization aligned immediately after drilling
- No surface or subsurface expansion signals
The facility air permit acts as a confirmation of completion, not a trigger for incremental capital deployment.
Strategic Takeaway
HERBERT F101B demonstrates how Ovintiv executes small-scale Midland Basin developments with precision and capital discipline. Rather than a factory-style program, this four-well project reflects a focused, batch-drilled execution where drilling, facilities, and regulatory close-out are tightly aligned — a hallmark of mature acreage optimization.
