The Coterra Energy FLYING EBONY project is a tightly executed, single-pad development in Culberson County that reflects a deliberate shift toward manufacturing-style gas drilling in the Permian Basin. From a single licensing event through continuous drilling and timely facility permitting, the project’s cadence highlights a focus on operational efficiency, repeatability, and disciplined capital deployment.

Coterra’s message is clear: Oklahoma remains a dependable contributor, supported by strong well results, consistent development, and a focus on maximizing full-cycle returns. T

Coterra Energy’s Charismatic 5 State project in Culberson County is a blueprint for how U.S. shale operators are optimizing drilling and facilities planning to accelerate production and improve returns. Using surface, subsurface, and workflow cadence insights from the project files, we can clearly see a tightly orchestrated Factory Development model—where permitting, drilling, and facility readiness are sequenced with near-manufacturing precision.

Coterra Energy is positioned for resilience in oil & gas cycles, with balanced production and diversified assets. Jorden sees near-term oil price risk to the downside, making gas infrastructure and in-basin consumption (like data centers) increasingly important. Key challenges ahead include water management, regulatory reform, and sustaining operational excellence while navigating market volatility.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently approved eight new air permits for Coterra Energy, covering projects in Martin, Midland, and Upton counties.

Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) delivered a robust second quarter marked by strong operational execution, efficient capital deployment, and increased shareholder returns. The company continues to capitalize on its diversified asset base across the Permian, Marcellus, and Anadarko basins while positioning for capital-efficient growth into 2026.

Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) is positioning itself for disciplined growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. Following strong strategic moves in the first half of the year, including acquisitions and technological innovation, here are the top five focus areas that will define Coterra’s direction through the rest of 2025:

In a shift that reflects renewed confidence in the oil market, Coterra Energy CEO Tom Jorden announced the company will maintain nine active rigs in the Permian Basin, backing away from previously announced plans to scale down operations. This update, shared during the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power & Renewables Conference, comes as macro conditions stabilize and crude price outlooks improve.

Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) released its Q1 2025 results with clear signals of capital discipline, operational focus, and strategic realignment amidst a volatile commodity environment. Below is a deep dive into the company’s drilling activity, capex decisions, rig utilization, and state-by-state footprint for the quarter.

Coterra’s operations in the Permian Basin leverage their highly contiguous acreage position to implement sizable and highly efficient projects known as row developments.