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:

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The IPAA memo details priorities including equitable tax policies for energy businesses, sensible environmental regulations, reform of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/permitting reform, access to federal lands and waters, reforms to the Endangered Species Act, and lifting the pause on issuing permits for LNG export facilities.

Energy and Taxes

IPAA continues to fight to preserve industry tax treatment and to prevent new taxes that would hinder independents’ ability to operate and produce energy for the American people.

Methane Emissions

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

Offshore Energy Development

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

Endangered Species

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

Crude Oil Exports

American energy shipped overseas makes the nation’s economy, consumers and national security stronger.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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
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