The voice of Australia’s oil and gas industryThe Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Ltd (APPEA) is the peak national body representing Australia's upstream oil and gas exploration and production industry.
The Association has more than 80 full member companies, all of which are oil and gas explorers and producers active in Australia. These companies account for an estimated 98 per cent of the nation's petroleum production. APPEA also represents more than 220 associate member companies that provide a wide range of goods and services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
APPEA works with Australia's national, state and territory governments to ensure the country's regulatory and commercial framework promotes investment and maximises the return to the Australian industry and community from developing the nation's oil and gas resources. APPEA aims to secure conditions that enable member companies to operate safely, sustainably and profitably. The Association also seeks to increase community and government understanding of the upstream petroleum industry by publishing information about the sector's activities and economic importance to the nation. In addition, APPEA hosts several conferences each year to exchange ideas and contribute to the development of the industry's policy positions.
