Ovintiv USA Inc. has received approval for a new air permit (Project #398155) for its Alpine F258X Central Tank Battery (CTB) in Martin County, Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) completed the review on September 12, 2025, clearing the way for Ovintiv to centralize production from its expanding Alpine lease development program.
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Alpine Lease Drilling Momentum
The Alpine permit directly supports Ovintiv’s active summer 2025 drilling campaign. Between late May and June, the company drilled 17 horizontal wells across the Alpine 258Q and 258R pads in Martin County using Helmerich & Payne Rig 395. These wells targeted the Spraberry (Trend Area) Formation at depths of ~10,600 feet, underscoring Ovintiv’s continued focus on high-quality zones in the Midland Basin.
By integrating new CTB capacity, Ovintiv can streamline facility tie-ins, reduce costs, and accelerate production from these pads.
Basin-Wide Strategy: Scaling Efficiency and Inventory
On its recent call, Ovintiv emphasized its Permian Basin strategy at the basin-wide level:
- Cube Development Approach: Designing multi-zone, multi-well development to minimize parent/child well interference and protect long-term productivity.
- Productivity Leadership: Ovintiv has boosted oil productivity per lateral foot by ~10% in the past three years, while many peers have seen declines.
- Stable Oil Production: Output has stabilized at around 120,000 barrels per day, ensuring predictable cash flow.
- Operational Efficiency: Current run-rates average 2,100 feet drilled per day and 3,900 feet completed per day, positioning Ovintiv among the basin’s most efficient operators.
- Depth of Inventory: The company estimates 12–15 years of premium drilling locations, providing long-term visibility and resilience through commodity cycles.
Takeaway
The Alpine F258X CTB permit is more than a routine filing—it’s a signal of Ovintiv’s integrated approach to Pad Development + Centralized Facilities + Basin-Wide Optimization. By combining near-term execution on the Alpine lease with basin-wide efficiency and deep inventory, Ovintiv is reinforcing its role as one of the most disciplined and productive operators in the Permian Basin.
