Federal Web Resources

Bureau of Indian Affairs - The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.

Bureau of Land Management - The BLM authorizes the use of communication sites through its rights-of-way program.

Department of Energy/Energy Information Agency - Official Energy Statistics from the US government. 30 years of energy information and analysis

Department of the Interior - The Mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honor our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities.

Minerals Management Service - The dedicated men and women of the Minerals Management Service regulate domestic energy production off America’s coast on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

United States Geological Survey - As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us.

State Web Resources

Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission - Regulates oil and gas operations in the state of Arkansas.

Kansas Corporation Commission - The mission of the state corporation commission is to protect the public interest through impartial, and efficient resolution of all jurisdictional issues.

Texas Bureau of Economic Geology - The Bureau provides wide-ranging advisory, technical, informational, and research-based services to industries, nonprofit organizations, and Federal, State, and local agencies.

Petroleum Trade Organizations, Societies, Associations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists - Founded in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society.

American Association of Professional Landmen - AAPL's mission is to promote the highest standards of performance for all land professionals, to advance their stature and to encourage sound stewardship of energy and mineral resources.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - AIChE membership is one of the best things you can do for your professional development, no matter what stage of your career you’re in.

American Petroleum Institute - API is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry.

Association of Energy Service Companies - The Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) is the premier association of the energy service industry. The AESC mission is to promote the interests of members so that they may more efficiently manage their individual businesses.

Independent Petroleum Association of America - IPAA is the independents only national advocate, and fights litigation in the courts and represents your interests at FERC.

Independent Petroleum Association of the Mountain States - IPAMS, formed in 1974, is a non-profit trade association representing more than 400 independent oil and natural gas producers, service and supply companies, banking and financial institutions and industry consultants committed to environmentally responsible oil and natural gas development in the Intermountain West.

National Association of Royalty Owners - The mission of NARO is to encourage and promote exploration and production of minerals in the United States while preserving, protecting, advancing and representing the interests and rights of mineral and royalty owners.

Natural Gas Supply Association - NGSA represents U.S.-based producers and marketers of natural gas on issues that affect the natural gas industry, including the residential and industrial consumers who rely on the fuel for a myriad of purposes.

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA) - The OIPA is the state's largest oil and gas advocacy group, representing more than 1,700 member companies in the crude oil and natural gas exploration/production industry or affiliated businesses.

Society of Petroleum Engineers - To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.

Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners - Founded in 1946 by Texas wildcatters, TIPRO has grown into the largest statewide association of its kind in the nation with more than 2,400 members. For nearly 60 years, we have led the charge for independent producers and royalty owners and will continue to do so for another 60.

Texas Oil & Gas Association - Membership in Texas Oil & Gas Association is open to anyone with a vested interest in continued prosperity of the oil & gas industry in Texas. These members represent every segment of the industry encompassing 29 states and 128 cities across the nation.