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