Diamondback is in high-intensity development mode in the Midland Basin — 12 new permits in 30 days with 8 active spuds. They are actively deploying capital and their completions vendors are at capacity. The drill-to-produce gap is the immediate financing opportunity.
Reach out this week to their VP of Finance. Completions capital is the entry point. Window is tight before they lock in their next credit facility.
Devon is accelerating Delaware Basin development — 7 new permits and 5 active spuds point to a committed drill program for Q2. Their DJ Basin exit freed capital for Permian/Delaware expansion. Completions and midstream capital are both in play.
This week. Target their land or structured finance desk. Devon is in an active acquisition phase and a capital relationship now gets you into their preferred stack before summer.
Pioneer is running their largest Permian permit program this quarter — 10 new permits backed by accelerating spud activity signals a committed pad campaign. They're building scale ahead of peak summer production and the gap between permitted and producing wells is the financing entry point.
Call this week. Target their structured finance team. Pioneer moves fast on preferred lenders — if you're not in front of them before their next RBL redetermination, you'll miss the cycle.
EOG is running a full Eagle Ford development campaign — permit surge plus 6+ spuds in 45 days signals committed pad capital. They execute fast and their completions timeline is compressed. Capital need is real and immediate.
Position as a bridge lender or completions capital provider. EOG moves fast — if you're not in front of them this week, you'll miss the cycle.
SM Energy is building acreage position in the Midland Basin — permit filings are accelerating ahead of what looks like a Q3 development commitment. This is the pre-drill window before they formalize their capital plan.
First-mover advantage is real here. Get in front of their land team or corp dev before they commit to a lead arranger. Preferred lender status is available now.
Chord Energy is executing a Williston Basin development program — 5 new permits and 3 spuds signal active drilling capital deployment. Their Enerplus acquisition expanded their inventory and they're running ahead of schedule on pad development.
Reach out to their North Dakota ops team. Completions timing and midstream access are pressure points — a capital partner who understands Williston logistics gets the deal.
Ovintiv is accelerating Delaware Basin activity following their Uinta deals — 5 new permits and 3 spuds signal a disciplined development ramp. Their focus is on capital efficiency and they're actively optimizing their drilling program.
Position as a capital efficiency partner. Ovintiv values structured, flexible capital. Reach out to their treasury or corp dev group — the entry window is open for the next 2 weeks.
Marathon is pushing their Eagle Ford development program — 6 new permits with 4 active spuds signals a mid-cycle capital deployment. They've been consolidating acreage in Karnes County and drilling timing is tight against their H1 plan.
Contact their Eagle Ford operations team this week. Completions bridge or working interest buy-in is the angle. Marathon runs lean — they respond to direct capital conversations.
Coterra is in active Permian development — 6 recent permits and 4 spuds indicate they're executing their multi-basin program. Marcellus cash flow is funding Permian expansion, but they're selectively using third-party capital for faster ramp.
Initiate contact with their investor relations or corp dev team. Coterra has appetite for structured capital on Permian pads — introduce yourself before their next board cycle.
Civitas is in full execution mode in the DJ Basin — 7 active spuds and high rig utilization signal they're at peak capital draw. Their Permian acquisition added complexity to their capital structure and they're actively managing liquidity through completions season.
Call their CFO's office this week. Peak execution phase means peak capital need — completions bridge or a structured facility is a live conversation right now.