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:

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.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Steel and aluminum tariffs increase the cost of well construction for US oil and natural gas producers. They will increase costs for all manufacturers and ultimately consumers.

Offshore Energy Development

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

Crude Oil Exports

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

Endangered Species

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

Energy Prices & The Costs of Oil

Oil and natural gas producers are doing all that they can to safely increase American crude oil production.

Facts About Fracking

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

IPAA is the 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; but with these challenges arise unique opportunities that IPAA is seizing for our members.