The Independent Petroleum Association of America is dedicated to ensuring a strong, viable domestic oil and natural gas industry, recognizing that an adequate and secure supply of energy is essential to the national economy.

KEY ISSUES

Learn more about the national issues and key priorities that IPAA is engaged in on behalf of independent oil and natural gas producers across the United States:

Facts About Fracking

Thanks to new technologies and horizontal drilling, America is the world’s oil and natural gas leader.

The upcoming November elections are crucial, and every citizen should take the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Don’t ever think that your vote doesn’t matter. Just one vote can make a big difference.

Methane Emissions

As America’s low-carbon natural gas consumption soars, U.S. methane emissions plummet.

Endangered Species

Independent oil and natural gas producers are committed to species and habitat conservation.

Offshore Energy Development

Offshore oil and natural gas production accounts for 20% of all U.S. energy production.

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Our ESG Center has resources with information on the growing necessity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs and how to build an authentic and effective program.

NEWS AND MEDIA

IPAA Press Releases

Press Releases

The Newsroom is the heart of IPAA’s News and Media Center. Our mission is simple – to put a face on America’s oil and natural gas industry and tell the independent producers’ story in a straightforward manner.

IPAA Access Magazine

IPAA Access Magazine

The latest issue of IPAA Access Magazine features an look back at the past year of successful efforts on behalf of industry, along with facts on the hypocrisy of fossil fuel divestment.

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IPAA Media Kit

Our online media kit offers information to members of the news media interested in learning more about the Independent Petroleum Association of America, including its history, key priorities, and economic analysis.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • ENERGY IN TRANSITION Battered by oil price volatility and COVID-19, 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging years the US upstream industry has faced in decades. The one-two punch of an OPEC-induced supply shock followed by global COVID-19 demand destruction has...
  • The oil and natural gas industry is broad and complex, so IPAA has partnered with Energy Training Resources, LLC and developed an information-packed Oil and Gas Overview Course that connects the functional and commercial aspects of the industry. The course has an upstream focus with some...

WHY JOIN IPAA?

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) is your industry’s strongest presence in the nation’s capital. And these are important times. The entire oil and gas industry remains under fire from anti-development groups and misguided federal policymakers.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Rapid E-mail Distribution System

Access to Congressional leaders through IPAA's rapid information e-mail distribution system

ACCESS TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Access to IPAA's award-winning professionals with decades of experience representing the industry in Washington, D.C. The IPAA staff is available to work with you on issues including FERC, tax and environmental regulations, land access and other topics.

DIRECTORY

Access to a membership of more than 10,000 through our printed directory

E-NEWSLETTER

Industry information through a weekly e-newsletter and daily Energy in Depth (EID) national news roundup (both optional). These concise news outlets deliver the essentials on regulatory, industry and legislative events all around the country.

ECONOMIC REPORTS

Legislative alerts and periodic economic reports.

NETWORKING

Unique and high-level networking and business development opportunities.

RESOURCES

Energy In Depth
Energy In Depth Health & Safety
Energy In Depth Climate & Environment
Energy Tax Facts
Divestment Facts
Endangered Species Watch
Declaration of Independents
IPAA-PESA Energy Education Center
IPAA Wildcatters PAC Fund