The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) has today rebranded, unveiling its new name—Australian Energy Producers.
According to the Australian Energy Producers, the change signifies the significant growth and evolution of the Australian oil and gas industry, which plays a crucial role in transforming the country’s energy system.
Australian Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch stated the energy system is evolving, and the industry is shifting its focus from oil and gas exploration to low-carbon fuels and net zero technologies.
“Our members are leading energy producers, exploring and investing in oil and gas alongside the net zero building blocks of low-carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies,” McCulloch said.
“And we power millions of homes and businesses, both here and overseas, while delivering substantial economic benefits to Australia, supporting 80,000 jobs and contributing $16 billion to governments to fund services and infrastructure last year,” she added.
According to Australian Energy Producers Chair Meg O’Neill, the APPEA Board endorsed the transition as a new chapter in the organisation’s history, which began in 1959 as the Australia Petroleum Explorers Association (APEA).
“Our members will continue to build Australia’s energy and economic stories, overcoming technical and logistical challenges to find and produce essential energy, often in some of the most remote places on earth,” O’Neill said.
Over the past 60 years, the industry has had a proud history of defining Australia and the region’s energy system, according to McCulloch.
“Our industry has helped build Australia, unlocking new economic opportunities that have made Australia a world leading energy supplier,” she noted.
“We understand our responsibility to contribute to the discussions, actions and success of the energy transformation and we have the workforce expertise and infrastructure to help deliver secure, reliable and lower-emissions energy for Australia and our international partners,” she stated.
Additionally, she reported that the annual industry event previously known as the APPEA Conference & Exhibition will now be named the Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition.
“Next year’s conference and exhibition in Perth from 20-23 May will remain the premier platform for energy policy debate while showcasing the innovation, investment and expertise our sector brings to Australia’s energy transformation,” she added.
