Events like these remind us of the power of connection, conversation and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support the work of UPA.

Another Record-Breaking Year for the Basin Hunger Food Drive Competition and Shootout!

The Basin Hunger Food Drive Competition has once again showcased the generosity and community spirit of our industry. This year, eight UPA member companies — Scout, SM Energy, Kinder Morgan, FourPoint Resources, Wasatch Energy Management, Uinta Wax/Finley Resources and Crescent Energy — rallied together to donate an astounding 34,229 pounds of essential food items to the Food Pantry in Roosevelt.

This outpouring of support will make a meaningful difference for families across our community and highlights the heart of our industry in action.

Food Drive Champions

• 1st Place: Crescent Energy (back-to-back champions!)
• 2nd Place: Uinta Wax/Finley Resources
• 3rd Place: Scout Energy Partners

A heartfelt congratulations to our champions — and an equally sincere thank you to all the companies that stepped up to fight hunger in the Basin. Your commitment is proof that together, we can make a lasting impact.

Shootout Competition Highlights

Adding to the excitement, our annual Shootout Competition once again brought out some friendly rivalry and plenty of fun. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Morning Shootout Winners:

• 1st Place: Kaden Strole (Uintah Pack & Ship)
• 2nd Place: Tyrrell Carter (Imperative Chemicals, Team 2)
• 3rd Place: Tyler Robb (Uinta Wax/Finley Resources)
• Overall Team Winner: Imperative Chemicals

Afternoon Shootout Winners:

• 1st Place: Josh Gordon (SM Energy)
• 2nd Place: Andrea Beyer (Marathon Petroleum)
• 3rd Place: Chad Connor (Superheat)
• Overall Team Winner: SM Energy

We also extend special thanks to our generous sponsors: Duchesne County for providing breakfast to fuel the morning participants and Uintah County for supplying snacks to keep everyone energized throughout the day. Your contributions made the event even more special.

Each year, the Basin Hunger Food Drive reminds us that when our industry comes together, we don’t just power Utah — we strengthen our communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, resources and energy to make this year another record-breaking success!

A huge thank you to Western AgCredit and CoBank for their incredible generosity in this year’s Uintah Basin Food Drive Competition!

They kindly matched donations at $1 per pound of food (up to $15,000!) — total amount donated by Western AgCredit and CoBank was $6,110.00, multiplying the impact of every contribution. Their support amplifies the enthusiasm surrounding our Shootout event and ensures that our local food bank and the families it serves receive even greater support.

We are grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to making a positive difference in the Basin community.

UPA at Utah Fall STEMFest 2025!

For the very first time, UPA proudly joined the Utah Fall STEMFest, and what an incredible experience it was!

Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors — Chevron, MC Oil & Gas, Silver Eagle Refinery, Greylock Energy, Uinta Wax/Finley Resources, Lear & Lear, and SM Energy — our booth came alive as we welcomed more than 1,000 elementary, middle and high school students.

Students had the opportunity to:

• Discover Utah’s diverse energy sources.
• Learn how petroleum powers our state and our daily lives.
• Explore exciting career opportunities in oil and natural gas — and more!

We are especially grateful to our dedicated volunteers from Chevron, Lear & Lear and United Rentals, whose time, energy and enthusiasm helped spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of innovators, problem solvers and leaders.

This is just the beginning of UPA’s growing commitment to energy education and STEM engagement. Together with our members and partners, we are proud to be shaping a brighter, energy-strong future for Utah.

If you want to be involved in UPA’s Energy Education advocacy, please contact Eden Newell at enewell@utahpetroleum.org.

Investing in Workforce Development 

UPA is proud to sponsor the Hazmat Endorsement Course for CDL students at Uintah Basin Technical College.

To haul waxy crude safely, drivers need not only a CDL but also an additional Hazmat Endorsement, a requirement that can add cost for students pursuing this career path. Through our $5,000 Uintah Basin Tech Foundation Scholarship, UPA helps offset this expense, ensuring more local students can gain the qualifications needed to build successful careers in our industry.

This partnership reflects UPA’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and safety in the Basin, while supporting the next generation of energy professionals.

Another Fantastic Event in the Books — the UB Energy Summit 2025!

We kicked things off with our Energy Summit Reception, where more than 100 members and non-members came together to network and reconnect. It was inspiring to see so many members, legislators, county commissioners and industry peers in one place, strengthening relationships that keep our Basin moving forward.

During the reception, we had the privilege of presenting a check totaling $23,859.55 to this year’s charity: the Ute Tribe Youth Recreation Department. This donation was made possible through the incredible generosity of our members who continue to support UPA’s charity events.

UPA President Rikki Hrenko-Browning moderated a powerhouse panel with our major producers — Uinta Wax/Finley Resources, SM Energy, Scout, Crescent Energy and FourPoint Resources — who shared valuable insights on the growth of the Uinta Basin, industry wins, challenges and what the future holds for our region.

We also hosted our Q3 Young Professionals Networking Lunch, where 18 rising leaders from across Utah’s energy industry — including Utah Gas Corp, FourPoint Resources, EcoPoint, Berry Petroleum, Uinta Wax/Finley Resources, Williams, and Humboldt — came together to connect, collaborate and build the future of energy leadership.

Special thanks to Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell and his team, and to the Uintah County and Duchesne County commissioners and teams for helping make this such a phenomenal event.