In Martin County’s Midland Basin, Block 35T3N has quietly become one of Ovintiv’s most disciplined manufacturing lines. By comparing two projects on the same block—the LADY BIRD Factory (2024) and the newly permitted FREETAIL F21M Factory (2025–26)—a clear pattern emerges: identical personas, nearly identical cadence, and a repeatable $60–75 million capital cell that Ovintiv is rolling forward pad by pad.

Ovintiv’s 2025 drilling program is not just about where rigs are running — it is about where the company is choosing to build long-term value versus where it is preparing to monetize assets. That distinction became very clear on Ovintiv’s Q3-2025 earnings call, where management outlined a portfolio reset centered on core growth engine: the Permian Basin — while preparing to exit the Anadarko Basin.

n the Permian Basin, where M&A valuations have surged and top-tier drilling inventory commands a premium, most operators insist that “everything is picked over.” But Ovintiv is proving otherwise. While mega-deals dominate headlines, Ovintiv is quietly executing one of the most effective—and overlooked—strategies in the Midland Basin: the ground game.

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.

Ovintiv is considering significant strategic shifts with the potential sale of its Uinta Basin operations.

Ovintiv reported net earnings of $340 million and achieved significant production volumes across its key assets, underscoring its commitment to delivering strong, consistent results for shareholders.The 2Q24 earnings presentation for Ovintiv mentions “Trimulfrac” in the context of their completion strategies and operational efficiency improvements.

Ovintiv Inc. posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with net earnings of $338 million and robust cash flow of $1,035 million.

Ovintiv President and CEO, Brendan McCracken. “Strong well performance across the portfolio, combined with the seamless integration of our new Permian assets, has allowed us to significantly exceed our oil and condensate guidance, reflecting both enhanced capital efficiency and higher returns on our invested capital.”

Another significant find of oil has been made in McClain County where Ovintiv USA Inc. reported two wells drilled on a single pad and combined production of nearly 1,500 barrels of oil a day.