PPEPCA as an E & P industry body came into existence in the year 1995. The major role of PPEPCA is to act as a forum to debate/confer on all issues of common interest and to formulate joint strategies for its members. It gives me great pleasure to state that PPEPCA has matured in the last few years into a highly professional and effective body, drawing its strength from the expertise and experience available from within the member organizations. The PPEPCA secretariat has also been professionalized.

In the last two years, PPEPCA has actively assisted various Ministries and contributed in the formulation and issuance of the new 2007 Petroleum Policy. It has also contributed in the issuance of the Production Bonus Funds Guidelines for undertaking coordinated and well planned community development and social up lift programmes for the benefit of local population in the areas where ENP Companies are engaged. Streamlining rules, taxation structure, procedures and processes for the benefit of the industry have also been undertaken. In addition training programs, seminars and workshops for members and other stake-holders have been conducted.

The Association’s efforts have multiplied and borne fruit and being elected Chairman for this year again, I would like to assure members that they will continue to derive strength and desired benefits from the Association.

I wish everyone the best for this year.

Dr. Georg Wachtel