Pub. 5 2024 Issue 2

Finley Resources’ primary focus is the production of Utah Industrial Wax, which will play a critical role in America’s energy transition. Our organizational structure is lean and efficient, empowering decision‑making throughout all levels of the company.  Our success is supported by our innovative field staff, who have a proven track record of operating safely and […]

Big West Oil is committed to be a top-tier refiner, marketer and employer in the Rocky Mountain Region, focused on building lasting value through operational excellence, continuous improvement and pursuit of internal and external growth opportunities. Uinta Wax explores and produces oil and natural gas, including Utah Industrial Wax and other related products — an

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The economy has been volatile over the past few years, and as a result, many highly trained and experienced drivers have chosen to leave the workforce either by retiring or changing careers. This unfortunate circumstance only exasperated the already existing problem of a shortage of truck drivers, which according to the American Trucking Associations, has been an issue for the past 15 years.

On May 9, 2024, the Utah Petroleum Association was joined by nearly 100 supporters at Topgolf in Midvale, Utah, to raise funds for a worthy cause. Attendees rose to the occasion and raised $14,000 — that will be combined with the proceeds of the UPA Fly Fishing event — and donated to the Thompsen House of Hope.

The Utah Land Trusts Protection & Advocacy Office recently announced that their Permanent State School Fund, an endowment created at statehood to support public schools, now tops $3.3 billion, a new record. The Trust Lands Administration (TLA) manages Utah’s 3.3 million acres of school trust lands, depositing revenue from the land into the Permanent State School Fund.

The team at Utah Petroleum Association is growing and we’re proud to welcome Eden Newell as our new manager of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. Ms. Newell has a strong background in oil and natural gas and brings a wealth of experience in outreach and relationship‑building with businesses and communities in Utah and abroad.

Mission Statement The Utah Petroleum Association (UPA) is a Utah-based, statewide petroleum trade association representing companies involved in all aspects of Utah’s oil and gas industry. We exist to serve our member companies and advance the responsible development of Utah’s natural resources and manufacture of fuels that drive Utah’s economy. Executive Committee Cameron Cuch, Uinta