The Voice of the Permian Basin

Serving the oil & gas industry of West Texas & Southeastern New Mexico since 1961

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Become a Member

PBPA Members receive exclusive benefits, including legislative insights and engagement opportunities. To join online, click here.

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Upcoming Events

Our next event will be the 63rd PBPA Annual Meeting on September 17th & 18th. Contact us to learn about attendance opportunities.

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Who We Are

Our mission is to advocate for safe and responsible oil and gas development and to provide education on safety, legislation, regulation, and support services for the industry.

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Special Topics

We strive to keep our members and elected officials informed about important legislation, regulations, and special issues that can impact Permian Basin operations.

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Top Hand Award

The Top Hand award is the highest honor distributed each year by PBPA. It acknowledges the contributions an individual has made in the industry and the Permian Basin communities.

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The Standard

Check out the latest edition of our official monthly newsletter, The Standard. View all editions of The Standard in the Member Center.

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Newsroom

Explore the latest updates on PBPA’s activities and key news impacting the Permian Basin.

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Enriching Texas

Click the above graphic to view a study of the financial contributions of the Permian Basin to the Texas State Treasury.

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Partners in Education

Learn the ins and outs of energy law from industry experts through the Texas Tech Energy Law program. Now available online: Oil & Gas Law I—study from home or the office!

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Special Thanks to Our President's Circle Members

Join PBPA

PBPA has an outstanding track record for being the oldest and most active association in the region. Join PBPA today!