Arete Creek is an upstream oil & gas startup built around the former Henry Resources and Oxbow Petroleum operations team.
Arete (pronounced "ah-reh-teh") is an ancient Greek term that broadly translates to "excellence" or "virtue" in English. A foundational concept in ancient Greek philosophy, Arete embodies the pursuit of one’s highest potential. Rooted in the idea of living with purpose, Arete represents the harmony of moral integrity and personal mastery. It calls us to strive for excellence in every aspect of life, whether in character, skills, or actions.
This part of our name reflects our deep connection to the Henry organization and its enduring values of integrity and excellence. 'Creek' pays homage to Oxbow, preserving the 'Oxbow Loop' in our logo. The logo illustrates the union of two streams—Henry and Oxbow—joining together to form a more dynamic and powerful whole.
Henry Resources
Contributing key management team and staff-level personnel with decades of experience and industry-wide reputation in business development, land, geology, and horizontal project development.
Oxbow Petroleum
Active operations footprint in both Midland and Delaware Basins. Contributing entire team built around operations and project execution with additional staff dedicated to administration, business development, and finance/accounting.
Arete Creek intends to initially focus on the Midland Basin but will take advantage of the right opportunities anywhere in the Permian. Henry Resources is the company’s primary equity sponsor.