OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE UTAH PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION
Based in Denver, Colorado, AEC is a private, independent oil and gas company with assets located in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. AEC and its predecessors have participated in significant discoveries and the development of oil and gas resources worldwide. Big West Oil is committed to be a top-tier refiner, marketer and employer in the Rocky […]
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We’re thrilled to share the Utah Petroleum Association’s 2026 Event Calendar, featuring a full year of thoughtfully designed programming that supports our members, strengthens industry collaboration and advances Utah’s energy future.
2026 UPA Event Calendar A Year of Connection, Advocacy and Impact
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The Utah Petroleum Association is proud to share continued momentum within our membership, including a significant upgrade and the welcome addition of several new member companies representing a wide range of expertise across Utah’s energy value chain.
We’re thrilled to see UPA’s membership continue to grow and diversify, strengthening collaboration across Utah’s oil and natural gas industry. Welcome to our new members, and thank you to our upgraded and existing members for your continued engagement and support!
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We’re proud to feature Anschutz Exploration Corporation (AEC) as a standout member of the Utah Petroleum Association and an active force in the state’s oil and gas landscape. Based in Denver with assets in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, AEC brings decades of exploration and operational experience to the Uinta Basin. The company’s seasoned team has drilled and completed hundreds of wells, leveraging advanced technologies and best practices to efficiently develop resources while maintaining high ethical and environmental standards.
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The Utah Petroleum Association (UPA) continues to strengthen its partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) to advance workforce development with a clear and consistent focus on safety. UBTech’s Oil & Gas training programs — including well control certification and safety-focused coursework tailored to employer needs — play a critical role in ensuring both new hires and experienced employees understand that safety is embedded in every operational task across our industry.
UBTech and UPA Collaboration Safety-Driven Workforce Development in Action
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The Utah Petroleum Association is proud to announce our 2026 Charity Pick, Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech). We are focused on helping fund upgrades to UBTech’s Drilling Simulator program, a critical training tool for Utah’s next generation of energy professionals.
UPA’s 2026 Charity Pick: UBTech Investing in the Future of Utah’s Energy Workforce
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Utah is blessed with a productive Uinta Basin that produces both oil and natural gas, and five oil refineries that serve the needs of our residents and those beyond our borders. As with any state or region, ours has unique benefits and challenges.
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The book “Chop Wood, Carry Water: How To Fall in Love With the Process of Becoming Great” by Joshua Medcalf is about a boy’s journey to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a samurai warrior. When he arrives in Japan to pursue this dream, he is dismayed that his sensei instructs him to spend his morning — and many mornings after — chopping wood and carrying water to meet the community’s needs.
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