Unity
We stand as the unified voice and backbone for independent oil and natural gas companies in the West, connecting a community that is part of something bigger than itself.
Credibility
As informed leaders and industry experts, we’re on the leading edge of the policies that most impact our members as we motivate stakeholders to engage.
Action
We confidently advocate on behalf of our members. Our bold stances make waves and initiate meaningful change.
Issues and Polices
50 Years of Unifying the West
The year was 1974, and a group of oil and natural gas leaders gathered in an “emergency session” in Denver. The mission: form an association to liaison with and support existing independent producers and other industry associations.
Conserving the Great American Outdoors
The Great American Outdoors Act is the largest federal conservation program created in the past 50 years. We’re proud to say the program is funded almost exclusively from revenues generated by federal oil and natural gas production.
Latest News
Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
DENVER — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to “take swift action on permitting reform.”
Read More Western Energy Alliance Supports Voluntary Conservation Agreements for Endangered Species
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today submitted public comments responding to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ (USFWS) request for information on improvements to voluntary conservation agreements under of Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Read More Senate Prioritized Oil, Natural Gas in “One, Big Beautiful Bill”
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a budget reconciliation package that advances oil and natural gas production on federal public lands.
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