IPANM was founded in 1978 by a concerned group of New Mexico independent oil and natural gas producers, and the majority of our membership is still comprised of independents, both large and small.
However, we are not just an association for producers and operators. Drilling contractors, service and supply company owners and managers, and royalty owners also comprise a significant percentage of our membership. Other members are attorneys, accountants, and other professionals whose livelihood is tied directly to the ultimate success of the energy producing sector.