News & Information

The Press Room is the heart of IPAA's News & Information 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.
 
For example, did you know that:

• America's thousands of independent oil and natural gas producers and service companies operate in 33 states and the coastal waters offshore.
• Independents derive their income primarily from the sale of oil and natural gas they discover a nd produce in their operations. This is commonly called the "upstream segment" of the industry.
• Independent producers develop 90 percent of domestic oil and gas wells, produce 68 percent of domestic oil and produce 82 percent of domestic natural gas.
• A recent analysis has shown that independent producers are investing 150 percent of their domestic cash flow back into domestic oil and natural gas development—borrowing funds to enhance their already aggressive efforts to find and produce more energy.
• Independent producers range in size from large publicly traded companies to small "Mom & Pop" family businesses that drill only a few wells each year.
• Most independents have fewer than 20 employees. Yet, collectively, independent producers are the key to future domestic energy exploration and production.

Let Us Hear From You!

If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, call (202) 857-4722 or contact:

Jeff Eshelman
Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications
jeshelman@ipaa.org