About The voice of oil and gas
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) is the effective voice of Australia’s upstream oil and gas industry on the issues that matter, working collaboratively with industry and the community.

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Natural gas – Australia's solution to a global challenge
Australia’s natural gas industry plays a crucial role reducing greenhouse gas emissions both domestically and globally.
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Government commitment to NT infrastructure highlights growth opportunities
Today’s announcement by Minister Keith Pitt of the next stage of the Australian Government’s Strategic...
Read MoreIndustry continues to underpin Australia’s economy
Australia’s oil and gas industry continues to make a significant...
Read MoreOil and gas industry welcomes ministerial appointments
APPEA has welcomed the appointment to the trade portfolio of...
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Key statistics and information
Learn about the latest economic and statistical trends for to the upstream oil and gas sector.
Read moreIndigenous opportunities
Learn about oil and gas industry benefits for Aboriginal Territorians.
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More supply for competitive prices
Read and opinion editorial by APPEA's Chief Executive Andrew McConville published on June 2.
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