One of North America’s leading oil and natural gas exploration and production companies is Ovintiv. Focused on developing a multi-basin portfolio of high-quality assets located in the United States and Canada; Ovintiv produces safe, affordable and secure energy products, driving progress and improving lives.
From powering industries to warming homes, Ovintiv products fuel the world, making modern life possible. Their roots extend back to the 1800’s, when Canadian Pacific Railway workers discovered natural gas while drilling a water well. Encana Corporation was later formed, which led to an acquisition of Newfield Exploration Company in 2019 . The two combined to create a leading multi-basin company with large, premium positions in three of North America’s highest-quality, oil and liquids-weighted plays.
In 2020, Encana rebranded to the current operating company, Ovintiv Inc., establishing their corporate head office in Denver, Colorado. Today, there are nearly 250 employees working in The Woodlands office.
“Ovintiv produces safe, affordable and reliable energy both profitably and sustainably, it’s a powerful purpose, and one we have taken seriously for over 100 years,” said Meghan Eilers, Executive Vice President, Midstream & Marketing & General Counsel.
PRIDE IN THE COMMUNITY
The Woodlands is perfectly suited to modern living, with a sense of being close to nature, just as George Mitchell envisioned. The unique combination of The Woodlands’ community spirit, tranquility, and modern amenities aligns seamlessly with Ovintiv’s purpose of making modern life possible. Eilers offered that what makes The Woodlands distinctly different from its neighboring counterparts is its encapsulating, tight-knit and inclusive community feeling. Everyone takes great pride in living in The Woodlands; it’s a place where residents look after their neighbors and their surroundings, to maintain the integrity of the Township. “Whether we’re on a family bike ride or taking part in a community clean-up day, we take tremendous pride in calling it our home,” remarked Eilers.


IMPROVING LIVES
Responsibility begins in the communities where we live and work, and Ovintiv is committed to giving back, actively focusing on building safer, more resilient communities. Employees are encouraged to roll up their sleeves to volunteer or rally for a cause through Ovintiv’s culture of giving back. Through Ovintiv Gives, their workplace giving program, employees’ charitable contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 per employee per year. Through Ovintiv Gives, employees are making a positive impact in The Woodlands and its surrounding communities.
Recent community investments and employee volunteer activity in The Woodlands include a $4.8 million investment in Texas Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands Campus, to fund a behavioral health initiative towards the new Intensive Outpatient Program to support the behavioral and developmental health of children, adolescents and teens. Ovintiv also contributed $250K to Inspiration Ranch, to support those with physical, mental, and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services and employee volunteer initiatives.
Ovintiv employees are proud members of The Woodlands community. Through investments and community outreach, they are committed to building resilient, thriving communities through:
- Food drives and donations to local food banks such as Montgomery Food Bank, where Ovintiv is a Silver-level Hunger Hero; and Kids’ Meals Inc., where staff volunteers packed meals and made personalized cards to include with each meal kit.
- Habitat for Humanity Build Days to address basic needs, such as providing affordable housing for those in need.
- Township Walkway Clean-Up, in partnership with the Township, for recurring volunteer walkway clean-ups in The Woodlands.
The Woodlands 50th Anniversary is a significant milestone to celebrate the community’s past, present and future. Eilers expressed how Ovintiv was proud to be a sponsor of an event of this magnitude that builds a sense of belonging and pride – for residents and employees – where they live, work and play together as one vibrant community. “We are proud to call this vibrant Township home, and on behalf of Ovintiv, congratulations to The Woodlands on its 50th Anniversary!”
Howard Hughes and The Woodlands Township would like to thank Ovintiv for their partnership in The Woodlands 50thAnniversary celebration, in addition to their committed purpose of making modern life possible.