The objective of the Association is to improve access to and use of production technology on a worldwide basis, through knowledge sharing and supply chain stimulation.
The Association exists to promote continual industry improvements in responsible hydrocarbon production technology. Its objectives are to:
- Catalyse industry collaboration on production technology
- Provide an authoritative and coherent voice on the industry’s production technology needs
- Influence research strategy
- Focus external and industry funding and encourage technology transfer
- Stimulate the development of production technology systems to meet member needs
- Facilitate technology sharing between members
- Provide an environment to stimulate radical technology improvements