OUR PURPOSE
Our products fuel the world – we make modern life possible.
We are united in achieving our purpose to provide safe, affordable, secure and reliable energy to the world. At Ovintiv, we will continue to pioneer innovative ways to provide energy while driving down our emissions intensity both today and into the future. We are committed to driving innovation to both profitably and sustainably produce oil and natural gas from shale.
Oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids are essential to every aspect of life. Without hydrocarbons we would be unable to produce the four materials that underpin every aspect of our civilization – cement, steel, plastics, and ammonia fertilizer.*** Technological advances are placing higher demands on the energy grid and we believe driving innovation to sustainably produce oil and natural gas from shale is key to solving the complex issues associated with the continued evolution of our energy system.
It is evident, now more than ever, that energy security, reliability and affordability are critical to combating poverty, enhancing quality of life, driving our economies and supporting geopolitical stability. We understand that we have a responsibility to enable energy security both at home and abroad while reducing our impact.
Making Modern Life Possible
Our products drive our economy and are critical to nearly every industry that impacts our quality of life.
Healthcare
Petroleum products underpin almost all the critical inputs used in hospitals, from the ambulance that transports patients to the emergency room, to the reliable energy that powers hospitals and critical care units.
Petroleum products are also used to manufacture all critical life-saving medical equipment, from imaging, diagnostic, monitoring and life-sustaining devices to protective wear such as face shields and hazmat suits designed to keep our families alive, safe and healthy.
Education
Our products are crucial to providing quality education. Access to education is one of the pillars of our children’s development and the training that prepares them for meaningful careers. Petroleum products heat, cool and power our schools and post-secondary facilities, provide materials for our desks, computers, phones, crayons, running shoes and bikes, and are the building blocks in infrastructure from playgrounds to research labs.
Mobility
In an integrated world, we all rely on flexibility and mobility. Oil and natural gas provide the ability to reliably, economically and swiftly move people, equipment and products around the globe. Our integrated supply chains require secure, reliable, accessible and affordable energy. People enjoy the convenience of travel, appreciate the ease of online shopping and depend on the many other benefits of our modern transportation network.
Learning Resources
Ovintiv actively participates in several industry trade associations. Trade associations are the voice of our industry and are a great source of information about the benefits of oil and natural gas as well as the challenges facing the industry.
For more perspectives on the world’s energy future and challenges facing energy development, please refer to the following organizations: Switch Energy Alliance and Positive Energy.
*** Vaclav Smil, How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We’re Going, (Viking, 2022). Dr. Smil is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba.