Who We Are
Australian Energy Producers is the peak body representing Australia’s natural gas and oil explorers, developers and producers.
Our member companies account for more than 95 per cent of national production, supplying reliable and affordable energy to Australian households, businesses and regional trading partners.
We are committed to ensuring Australia benefits from a strong, competitive and sustainable oil and gas industry that delivers energy security, economic prosperity and progress towards a cleaner energy future.
Driving Australia’s energy security and economic prosperity
The oil and gas industry is critical to Australia’s energy security and economic growth.
Natural gas provides around 25 per cent of Australia’s primary energy needs, including essential electricity to back up a growing share of renewables, and is the main energy source for manufacturing and minerals processing.
The sector contributes approximately $105 billion annually to the economy, supports around 215,000 jobs, and is a major source of public revenue, contributing $21.9 billion in taxes and royalties in 2024-25 alone.
Enabling a cleaner energy future
Australian Energy Producers supports the Australian Government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Our industry is playing an essential role in delivering real emissions reductions in Australia and the region, including through our global leadership in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) – a key technology for delivering practical, economy-wide emissions reductions.