Industry directory

Useful links, organized for the field.

Local associations first, national and public resources next, with every section arranged alphabetically and older directory links preserved in a clearly marked archive. Links were last reviewed October 1, 2026.

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Oklahoma & Mid-Continent

The local associations, education programs, agencies and service organizations closest to our community.

AADE Mid-Continent AAPG Mid-Continent Section API Oklahoma City Basin Shoot for the Heart Desk and Derrick Club of Oklahoma City GPA Midstream Midcontinent Chapter IADC Oklahoma–Texas Panhandle Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety Network Mid-Continent Geological Library Mid-Continent Oilmen’s Shooting Association (MCOSA)Natural Gas & Energy Association of Oklahoma (NGEAO)Networking and events for upstream, midstream and downstream energy professionals Oilfield Christian FellowshipOilfield fellowship chapters, Bible ministry and chapter meeting calendar across Oklahoma and the energy community Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen Oklahoma City Oilmen’s Golf Association Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma Corporation Commission — Oil & Gas Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Oklahoma Energy Explorers Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Oklahoma Geological Survey Oklahoma State University Geology Oklahoma Tax Commission OU Energy Management OU Mewbourne College SOER Producer Education SPE Mid-Continent / Tulsa SPE Oklahoma City The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma University of Tulsa Energy Programs White Fields Legacy Clay Classic Women’s Energy Network — Greater Oklahoma Young Professionals in Energy — OKC

National industry

Professional organizations, technical societies and national energy networks.

American Association of Drilling EngineersDrilling engineering, well construction technology and chapter events American Association of Petroleum Geologists American Association of Professional Landmen American Gas Association American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Petroleum Institute American Petroleum Institute Events Association of American State Geologists Better In Our Back YardMining, energy, infrastructure and responsible resource-development programs DTECH Economic Alliance Houston Port RegionPetrochemical, maritime, logistics and Gulf Coast industrial programs Energy Conference Network Energy Education Foundation (formerly Offshore Energy Center)Energy Workforce & Technology Council Geological Society of America Geothermal RisingGeothermal drilling, subsurface technology, power and technical events GPA Midstream Association GTI Energy Houston Business Journal Energy EventsHouston energy leadership, markets, infrastructure and business programs Houston Energy Finance GroupEnergy finance education and professional networking Houston Producers ForumEnergy executive luncheons and industry networking IMAGE Independent Petroleum Association of America International Association of Drilling Contractors International Petroleum Environmental Conference Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center, UT AustinEnergy education, research and industry events LDC Gas Forums Marcellus Shale Coalition Minerals Education Coalition NAPE National Association of Division Order Analysts National Association of Energy Service Companies National Association of Royalty Owners National Institute for Storage Tank Management National STEPS Network New Mexico Oil & Gas AssociationOil and gas industry advocacy, policy and annual meeting programs NOMADS International Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum Offshore Technology Conference Oil & Gas IQOil and gas operations, asset reliability, digitalization and technology conferences OPEC Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association (PPROA)Texas Panhandle producer and royalty owner advocacy, education and industry events Permian Basin Petroleum AssociationPermian Basin oil and gas advocacy, education, safety and industry events PetroEd Petroleum Technology Transfer Council Pipeliners Association of HoustonPipeline education, professional development and scholarships POWERGEN International Rice Alliance for Technology and EntrepreneurshipEnergy technology venture, commercialization and investor programs Roseland Oil & GasOil and gas conventions, tailgate gatherings, tournaments, charitable networking and industry media across Texas and New Mexico Society of Exploration Geophysicists Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists Society of Petroleum Engineers Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Society of Women Engineers Texas A&M Turbomachinery & Pump SymposiaRotating-equipment reliability, maintenance and technical education Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Texas Nuclear AllianceNuclear power policy, technology, workforce and supply-chain programs Unconventional Resources Technology Conference Women’s Energy Network — HoustonHouston energy education, leadership and professional networking

Public agencies & research

Official federal data, regulation, research and geological resources.

Bureau of Land Management DOE Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office National Energy Technology Laboratory Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors The Council of State Governments U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Energy Information Administration U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Geological Survey

Archive & historical links

Preserved from earlier Oilfield Tailgate directories. Names, ownership or services may have changed, so verify before relying on them.

Accredited Online CollegesLegacy education link American Oil & Gas Historical Society Bloomberg Energy Energy Central Jobs Network International Oildex (now Enverus)Current Enverus successor page Oiltizer Online Engineering ProgramsLegacy education link Pangaea Data Red River Hub Satellite Imaging Corporation Society of Professional Women in Petroleum (SPWP)Historical overview; former official site is inactive Stripper Well ConsortiumHistorical listing Tradequip US Radar USA Oilfield / Tong Parts

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