Energy Workforce & Technology Council

The Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) is the unified voice for the energy industry’s service, supply and manufacturing organizations, advocating and supporting continued achievements in job creation, technological innovation and economic stability. Founded in 1933 as the American Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, our role was to assist the federal government in preparing a fair practice code for the oilfield equipment industry. With this objective accomplished, our charter members realized the value of keeping the organization intact as a trade association. For many years, PESA operated as the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association before adopting its current name in 2014. Five platforms guide and support the Association: Innovation - Promoting the development of innovative technologies that have paved the way to a resurgence of energy supply in the U.S. Jobs - Representing a diverse global workforce of 1.3 million. Energy Independence - Advocating for policies that will bolster the surge in U.S. energy production to reduce our dependency on foreign resources and positively affect the balance of trade. Health, Safety and the Environment - Supporting the crucial health and safety efforts of member employees, customers, and contractors, as well as the minimization of environmental impact in the communities where we live and work. Education - Equipping current and future leaders with the knowledge, training and education that will support the energy industry's role as a driver of the U.S. economy.