The Association's Aims and Objectives

The aims and objectives of the Association for Petroleum & Explosives Administration have remained unchanged since the foundation of the organisation in 1958, principally these are:-

• The advancement of scientific, technical and legal knowledge required in the administration of the Petroleum & Explosives Acts and associated Environment legislation
• To facilitate the interchange of information, ideas and practice on all matters pertaining to Petroleum & Explosives and associated Environment legislation
• To attain, so far as is practicable, uniformity in the administration of this legislation
• To establish the formation of branches in the United Kingdom and other Countries
• To co-operate with other bodies having similar objectives to those of the Association, to act an an authoritive body for consulting with government, public bodies and other in matters of public, professional and scientific interest concerning petroleum, explosives and associated environmental law

APEA Branches

APEA Branches have been established across most parts of the UK and Ireland, with a growing number of European and North American members. The Association's branches serve as the forum for members. Addresses of branch secretaries are provided in each copy of the APEA's journal, The Bulletin.

The Bulletin

This is the quarterly journal, published by the Association and is sent free to all members. The Bulletin includes news, features of technical and legal interest, covering all aspects of Petroleum and Explosives.

APEA Conferences

Designed for industry professionals, our comprehensive programme of technical and business conferences derive their authority from the APEA's expertise - we know the issues and the people behind them. The conferences cover topical issues in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

General Information

The Association comprises Fellows, Members, Corporate Members, Honorary Members, and Retired Members. The APEA is managed by the National Council which consists of Officers of the Association, four people elected from the Membership, and representatives from local branches.

The APEA has grown rapidly and continues to gain strength and recognition in its field of work. The National Council and Branch Secretaries act as a clearing house for day-to-day enquiries.

The Bulletin provides a forum for technical legal, safety and sometimes controversial matters. The quarterly publication of The Bulletin is complemented by APEA Newslines, a newsletter providing news and information that members may require urgently. Branch meetings provide the means whereby members can exchange information, knowledge and experience as well as providing a platform for speakers from members of the Association, industry, government departments and elsewhere.

Branch meetings provide the means whereby members can exchange information, knowledge and experience as well as providing a platform for speakers from members of the Association, industry, government departments and elsewhere.

The APEA is a company Limited by Guarantee. The Association's membership year runs from 1st January.