PIOGA – Who Are We?

The Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA), represents approximately 800 members, including oil and natural gas producers, drilling contractors and service companies, as well as various professional firms, individuals and royalty owners.

In April 2010, the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Association (POGAM) and the Independent Oil and Gas Association of Pennsylvania (IOGA) unanimously voted to merge the two organizations to create a single, comprehensive trade association representing oil and natural gas interests throughout Pennsylvania. The new organization, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association will draw upon the combined expertise of our independent associations to better serve the needs of our member organizations, which represent the leading oil and natural gas producers working in the Commonwealth," said PIOGA President and Executive Director Lou D'Amico. "By joining forces as one, unified voice, we will expand our mission to achieve even greater success for our members, including our role as liaison with other associations, companies, government and regulatory agencies to foster proactive communication, regulatory and policy development, work force and safety training, and continued education and growth within all segments of the industry."

PIOGA is based in Wexford, Pa. and has a Northern Tier Office in Mt. Jewette, Pa. and employs a five-person staff, responsible for planning and implementing the association's mission. In addition, PIOGA's merged 27-member board provides oversight, as well as govern the strategic planning and direction of key deliverables, while various committees oversee transportation, safety, environmental, and exploration and production initiatives. PIOGA hosts yearly annual meeting, a large-scale conference and trade show, as well as industry seminars, public educational meetings, and community events.

The Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association can be viewed as quite simply the producers association directed by producers for the benefit of producers. Our actions and successes indeed speak for themselves.