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IPAA comments on Railroad Commission (RRC) informal draft of revised pipeline safety regulations for oil and natural gas pipelines

Infrastructure, Letters and Comments Aug 12, 2019

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) submits the following comments in response to the Railroad Commission (RRC) informal draft of revised pipeline safety regulations for oil and natural gas pipelines. IPAA is a national upstream trade association representing thousands of indepen...

August 12, 2019

IPAA Welcomes FWS’s Logical Changes to Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species, Press Releases Aug 12, 2019

Proposed reforms provide clarity, couple development “with our responsibility for mindful conservation” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representing the independent producers that develop 91 percent of America’s oil and natural gas wells, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Senior Vice Pr...

August 12, 2019

IPAA Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners’ Joint Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Letters and Comments, Regulations, Taxes Aug 2, 2019

One of IPAA’s primary purposes is to advocate for its members’ interests in continued and responsible oil and gas development before Congress and federal agencies and in the judicial system. (Id.) This purpose includes advocating for rational and fair policies on the valuation of royalties......

August 2, 2019

Supplemental Comments Re: EPA’s Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Reconsideration

Letters and Comments, Methane Jun 17, 2019

Dear Administrator Wheeler: The following Supplemental Comments are submitted on the above-referenced proposed Reconsideration Rulemaking (“Reconsideration Rulemaking”) on behalf of the following national and state trade associations: the Independent Petroleum Association of America (“...

June 17, 2019

IPAA Welcomes Administration’s Guidance on Permitting Process Under Clean Water Act

Infrastructure, Press Releases, Regulations Jun 7, 2019

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) welcomes today’s clarified guidance issued by the Trump Administration to states regarding the permitting process under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This action is part of the President’s April Executive Order to encourage development of ener...

June 7, 2019

New Study: ‘Independent’ Oil, Gas Operators Drive American Energy Development By Wide Margin

Press Releases May 29, 2019

IHS Markit report finds independents continue to drive our economy and generate billions in tax revenue while drilling 91% of nation’s wells. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Independent oil and natural gas producers are dominating the United States energy markets – now accounting for 83 percent of......

May 29, 2019

IPAA: Final Well Control Rule Increases Offshore Worker Safety

Offshore, Press Releases May 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representing the independent producers that develop 90 percent of America’s oil and natural gas wells, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President and CEO Barry Russell issued the following statement today on the release of the Bureau of Safety and Environmen...

May 2, 2019

IPAA Responds to USFWS Proposal to Downlist American Burying Beetle

Endangered Species, Press Releases May 1, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representing the independent producers that develop 90 percent of America’s oil and natural gas wells, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Political Affairs Dan Naatz issued the following statement today on the ...

May 1, 2019

IPAA, with other members of Natural Gas Council, calls on White House to fill FERC vacancy

Infrastructure, Letters and Comments Apr 15, 2019

In an April 15 letter, the members of the Natural Gas Council (NGC)- AGA, API, IPAA, INGAA and NGSA-urged President Trump to nominate new Commissioners to fill the current vacancy and the forthcoming vacancy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as soon as possible.......

April 15, 2019

IPAA Supports President’s Energy Infrastructure Executive Order

Infrastructure, Press Releases Apr 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) welcomes President Donald Trump’s executive orders issued today supporting the development of energy infrastructure including pipelines. IPAA Executive Vice President Lee Fuller issued the following statement in support: ...

April 10, 2019