The GPA Midstream Association has been engaged in shaping the midstream sector of the U.S. energy industry since 1921: setting and adopting standards for natural gas liquids; developing simple and reproducible test methods to define the industry’s raw materials and products; managing a cooperative research program that is used worldwide; providing a voice for our industry on Capitol Hill; being the go-to resource for a multitude of technical reports and publications; and so much more. Our annual GPA Midstream Convention has become the meeting place for midstream professionals from around the globe.
We are the primary advocates for a sustainable Midstream Industry focused on enhancing the viability of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil. We provide local, regional and global forums to develop standards, conduct industry research, educate our workforce and improve operational safety. As advocates, we work with legislators and regulators to promote a safe and viable Midstream Industry.
GPA Midstream is currently managed by a staff of 10, with eight employees located at our headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., and two located at the GPA Midstream Office of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. Our board of directors is ultimately responsible for GPA Midstream's deliverables to the industry. The board consists of representatives of member companies from the industry’s top natural gas liquids producers, along with representatives from small and medium-sized midstream companies.
More than 1,000 volunteers from member companies worldwide are engaged in GPA Midstream efforts. The volunteer support speaks well of the commitment that the industry brings to the organization.
GPA Midstream represents more than 80 corporate members of all sizes; most are U.S.-based companies, but we do have members across the globe as well. Our members are engaged in the gathering and processing of natural gas into saleable pipeline gas, which are commonly referred to as “midstream” activities in the energy industry. Processing includes removing impurities from the raw gas stream produced at the wellhead, as well as the extraction for sale of natural gas liquids (ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline).
