About PESA
Serving companies serving the petroleum industry
Online Publications
Download meeting presentations and PESA newsletters from our Publications section.
The Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (PESA) comprises equipment manufacturers, wellsite service companies and supply companies serving the drilling and production segments of the petroleum industry. Founded in 1933 as the American Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, its role then was to assist the federal government in preparing a fair practice code for the oilfield equipment industry. With that objective accomplished, the Association’s charter members realized the value of keeping it intact as a trade association. The present name was adopted in 1938. Today, PESA's nearly 200 member companies, large and small, are active in the Association.
Cooperation with Allied Associations
PESA has strengthened its role as advocate for the oilfield service industry by joining forces with allied industry associations on several important activities. Allied associations include the American Petroleum Institute (API); International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC); International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC); Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA); Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association; National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA); Natural Gas Suppliers Association (NGSA); and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
Meetings and Seminars Provide Direct Contact with Industry Leaders
The information and insights gained by direct personal contact with industry leaders and experienced customer and member executives throughout the country can be critical to the survival in an industry as fast-moving as the oilfield service sector. PESA provides opportunities for such contacts in a variety of Association sponsored programs scheduled throughout the year.
The PESA Annual Meeting is attended by approximately 200 key member company executives, who hear presentations by industry leaders from customer companies.
PESA’s Explorers of Houston is an awards program that seeks to recognize E&P companies for innovation and leadership.
PESA’s district and committee chairmen sponsor area meetings which provide industry outlook presentations as well as educational programs.
Our Public Affairs Committee has hosted a training session for foreign service officers serving in US embassies located in oil and gas-producing countries.
The Credit Interchange Division has sponsored conferences on lien laws and detailed "how-to" seminars on international trade finance, countertrade and political and country risk assessment.
Publications
PESA News—a monthly newsletter designed to keep member company executives aware of industry trends and events.
Service Point Directory—listing the names, addresses and principal officers of member companies as well as service point locations throughout the world.