Experience • Integrity • Stewardship
Our nation depends on a reliable, clean, and affordable energy supply for our national security and our chosen way of life.
Energy is all around us, fueling our day-to-day experience. It keeps our families safe; it keeps our businesses running and it helps our neighborhoods thrive. It is something we often take for granted because our national energy system has been extremely reliable and affordable. We now need to be willing to transform the way we approach energy and imagine better solutions that prioritize and move towards “cleaner energy solutions” that will continue to strengthen our collective energy community and our nation.
ENERGY WISE INVESTING
We invest in the smart, thoughtful and responsible development and production of energy.
Ward has a long and storied history in the energy business. Founded in 1963, Ward has helped shape the energy business through innovation, courage and doing the right thing!
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Our Values
Do the right thing!
Act with integrity, competence, and compassion. This will promote trust and is essential for high performance.
Our Team
The right people are what makes Ward great. In our size shop, every person makes a big difference. We have put together an exceptional team of top talent that can compete with anyone in our industry. We are motivated and excited about what we do. We demand excellence from our team members, and we understand that we are all on a journey together. The moral fiber runs deep in our organization, and you can count on Ward to do the right thing, not only in business but with how we treat our people.
Our History
1963
The Early Years
Lew Ward and Carl Gungoll partner to explore for Oil and Gas in Oklahoma. Lew Ward drills his first well in the Sooner Trend near Enid, OK.
1984-1993
The Bust
Ward weathers "The Bust". Ward Drilling is the only Oklahoma based drilling contractor to pay off its debt "in full and on time".
2000-2008
Deep Gas
Natural gas drives our industry. Ward uses 3D seismic to unlock the secrets of the "Deep Anadarko Basin", regularly drilling wells below 20,000' in hostile, high pressure and high temperature environments.
2008-Present
The Shale Revolution
Ward is an early adopter of horizontal technology and is actively and efficiently developing assets across the Mid-Continent and the Rockies.
2017-Present
Significant Assets Sold
Ward Energy Partners sells all operated assets in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Wyoming. Ward's strategy shifts to an energy investment company.
1979-1983
The Boom
Ward Petroleum becomes one of the most active exploration companies in Oklahoma. Multiple service companies are formed to meet demand.
1997-2005
Growth Through Acquisition
Ward is able to capitalize on the Majors exodus from the U.S., acquiring significant and valuable assets at great prices. Ward's strategy calls for the sale of all service companies and total focus on oil and gas asset growth through exploration and acquisition.
2008-Present
Oil Becomes the Driver
Ward expands into the Rockies where oil resources are more abundant as oil prices exceed $140/BO.
2014-2018
Ward Energy Partners Formed
Ward decides to become a major player in the Shale Revolution and raises over $350 MM from Private Equity and forms Ward Energy Partners
1963
The Early Years
Lew Ward and Carl Gungoll partner to explore for Oil and Gas in Oklahoma. Lew Ward drills his first well in the Sooner Trend near Enid, OK.
1979-1983
The Boom
Ward Petroleum becomes one of the most active exploration companies in Oklahoma. Multiple service companies are formed to meet demand.
1984-1993
The Bust
Ward weathers "The Bust". Ward Drilling is the only Oklahoma based drilling contractor to pay off its debt "in full and on time".
1997-2005
Growth Through Acquisition
Ward is able to capitalize on the Majors exodus from the U.S., acquiring significant and valuable assets at great prices. Ward's strategy calls for the sale of all service companies and total focus on oil and gas asset growth through exploration and acquisition.
2000-2008
Deep Gas
Natural gas drives our industry. Ward uses 3D seismic to unlock the secrets of the "Deep Anadarko Basin", regularly drilling wells below 20,000' in hostile, high pressure and high temperature environments.
2008-Present
Oil Becomes the Driver
Ward expands into the Rockies where oil resources are more abundant as oil prices exceed $140/BO.
2008-Present
The Shale Revolution
Ward is an early adopter of horizontal technology and is actively and efficiently developing assets across the Mid-Continent and the Rockies.
2014-2018
Ward Energy Partners Formed
Ward decides to become a major player in the Shale Revolution and raises over $350 MM from Private Equity and forms Ward Energy Partners
2017-Present
Significant Assets Sold
Ward Energy Partners sells all operated assets in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Wyoming. Ward's strategy shifts to an energy investment company.
Where we work
map of basins
Permian
Eagle Ford
Haynesville
Anadarko
Niobrara
Bakken
Appalachia
- Permian
- Eagle Ford
- Haynesville
- Anadarko
- Niobrara
- Bakken
- Appalachia