CHARACTER.
CRAFT. GRIT.
Anchored by Character, Craft, and Grit, Arete Creek chases excellence in all that we do. We strive to generate real value for our partners and our community, create genuine opportunities for our team, and conduct business in a way we’ll always be proud of.
An independent upstream oil & gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas.
Our 18-person team brings together decades of proven experience in business development, land, geology, engineering, operations, finance, and administration—built to identify, acquire, and develop high-quality Permian Basin assets with discipline and precision.
We focus on upstream, operated opportunities in the Permian Basin: strategic asset acquisitions, joint ventures on under-developed or challenged inventory, and grassroots leasehold acquisition through our seasoned land team.
Anchored by three core pillars
Character
We act with integrity, take responsibility for our decisions, and treat people with respect. Trust is built by doing what we say we will do, especially when it’s inconvenient.
Craft
We focus on fundamentals, preparation, and continuous improvement. We value discipline, clarity, and consistency over shortcuts or noise.
Grit
The work is often difficult and rarely linear. We stay committed through setbacks, adapt when conditions change, and continue moving forward.