Aerial view of a Permian Basin drilling rig

About Us

Optima’s Story

Aerial view of a drilling rig and well site in the Permian Basin

Our Goal

In 2014, a group of five landmen decided to open up their own land services company based in the booming Permian Basin. The goal was to provide unparalleled land services to the In-House Landman, making their company and their clients widely successful. Since opening up shop from the Wilco Building in Downtown Midland, Optima has exceeded this goal and has seen that small team of landmen expand into one of the most reputable and ambitious land brokerages in the United States. Optima has not been just another vendor to their clients, but a true extension of their land departments.

From their headquarters in Downtown Midland, Texas, Optima knows the Permian and Delaware basins better than any other land services provider due to their landmen’s shared experience. Optima has also become more active outside of Midland, completing many projects outside the Permian, and hiring reputable landmen with decades of experience throughout the U.S., from the Marcellus to the Eagle Ford and everywhere in-between. With its wide-ranging network of landmen and connections, Optima can get any land project kicked off faster than its competitors, regardless of the location.

While Optima has seen great growth in the last few years, they have only just scratched the surface of the greater things yet to come. Through Optima’s investment in their landmen and the ability to embrace the technology and information that has flooded the oil and gas land industry, Optima has positioned itself as the best brokerage to partner with in the United States. Optima Land Services has made a pledge to be dedicated to the success of the in-house landman, the brilliant people that work for them, and to the communities they inhabit.

Why operators choose Optima

  • Founded in Midland in 2014 by five landmen, with a full service line from leasing and title to curative, due diligence, right-of-way and regulatory work

  • In-house title attorneys and a licensed professional surveyor partner in the same office

  • A GIS Director who is an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, bringing aerial imagery and mapping to every project

  • Pipeline projects up to 200 miles and due diligence on acquisitions from small mineral purchases to billion-dollar deals

  • Active in seven professional associations, including AAPL, PBLA, PBPA, DAPL, FWAPL, MLBC and PALTA, plus an internship program that trains the next generation of landmen

Headquartered in Midland with landmen in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Denver. See where we work and our services.