The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association is the peak national body representing Australia’s oil and gas exploration and production industry.
It has about 80 full member companies. These are oil and gas explorers and producers active in Australia. APPEA members account for an estimated 98 per cent of the nation’s petroleum production. APPEA also represents more than 230 associate member companies that provide a wide range of goods and services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
APPEA works with Australian governments to help promote the development of the nation’s oil and gas resources in a manner that maximises the return to the Australian industry and community.