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Established in 1921, GPA Midstream advocates for a sustainable, safe and efficient U.S. midstream energy industry, develops natural gas and natural gas liquids standards and test methods, coordinates cooperative research, delivers world-class technical education and publications, and represents member interests with regulators, lawmakers, and the public.

Through association committees and work groups, member companies:

  • Establish and maintain the technical standards used throughout the global oil and gas industry
  • Develop best practices for safety
  • Support federal advocacy on behalf of midstream industry interests
  • Participate in a consumer education communications campaign
  • Receive discounted access to world-class professional education and training.

Membership Benefits

Advocacy

GPA Midstream’s communications with legislators and regulators promote member interests in matters affecting the midstream industry. Proactive advocacy supplements work done by member companies and serves as an extension to member capabilities.

GPA Midstream is the only trade association focused exclusively on midstream advocacy, particularly gathering and processing. The association’s advocacy on key federal regulations lead to collaborative work with agencies and legislators that streamline compliance, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency and safety.

Technical

GPA Midstream and GPSA’s joint technical committees have developed and maintained industry standards and reference bulletins, in addition to publishing more than 200 research reports. Technical committees and work groups engage year-round to ensure the technical information companies use to make important operating decisions remains accurate. Any employee of a GPA Midstream or GPSA member company has access to our cloud-based publications, including research reports and the GPSA Engineering Data Book.

Safety

GPA Midstream and GPSA’s joint technical committees have developed and maintained industry standards and reference bulletins, in addition to publishing more than 200 research reports. Technical committees and work groups engage year-round to ensure the technical information companies use to make important operating decisions remains accurate. Any employee of a GPA Midstream or GPSA member company has access to our cloud-based publications, including research reports and the GPSA Engineering Data Book.

Training

Professional development is essential to the future of the midstream industry. Through GPA Midstream and GPSA, operators, suppliers, and subject matter experts collaborate to provide vital training, including:

  • Introduction to Midstream — designed for employees new to the industry or those who need a bigger picture
  • GPSA Engineering Data Book Training — equips midstream professionals with the tools they need to put this foundational resource to practical use
  • GPA Midstream School of Gas Chromatography — a one-week training covering the basics of gas chromatography and GPA Midstream analysis standards

Professionals can also learn about the latest innovations while earning continuing education credits at the GPA Midstream Convention or Technical Conference.

Networking Opportunities

Each fall, GPA Midstream hosts the premier yearly gathering of midstream industry professionals, the GPA Midstream Annual Convention.

Each spring, our Technical Conference brings together the industry’s technical community and offering educations sessions and facilitating vital committee work, and valuable networking opportunities.

Communications

GPA Midstream keeps members informed by providing information across multiple communications channels. Midstream News is the industry’s bi-monthly digital flagship publication. These insider news briefs detail legislative and regulatory actions, update progress from GPA Midstream’s Let’s Clear the Air consumer education campaign, and keeps you up to date with industry news.

Member company employees are encouraged to join the conversation through social media platforms. This rapidly growing community of more than 15,000+ followers is an ideal forum to share insights and opinions. Member-focused content is available across platforms — website, newsletter, and social media — to provide ease of access.

Exclusive Member Rates

GPA Midstream membership provides free access to GPA Midstream Publications, discounted prices on attending the GPA Midstream Convention, the GPA Midstream Technical Conference, and association educational offerings, including Introduction to Midstream, GPSA Engineering Data Book Training, and the GPA Midstream School of Gas Chromatography.

Members also may receive discounted subscriptions from GPA Midstream Media & Promotional Partners.

How to Join

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2026 Membership Dues

O1

Annual Dues

$146,200

Members that report 1 million or more midstream operational work hours

O2

Annual Dues

$71,000

Companies that report between 200,000 to 1 million midstream operational work hours

O3

Annual Dues

$12,800

Members that report between 50,000 and 200,000 midstream operational work hours

O4

Annual Dues

$8,500

Members that report less than 50,000 midstream operational work hours

Associate

Annual Dues

$8,500

Companies or individuals with an interest in the midstream industry but have no midstream operational work hours.

International

Annual Dues

$12,800

Companies that have midstream operational work hours whose headquarters and operations are outside the United States.

About GPA Midstream Membership

Membership in the association follows the calendar year and is open to any organization (partnership, firm or corporation) or individual with an interest in the midstream industry.

Each member falls within one of six dues classes: O1, O2, O3, O4, International and Associate.

  • Members in Classes O1, O2, O3 and O4 are determined on the basis of the number of operational hours worked by personnel in that member’s midstream facilities.
  • International members are companies that would qualify as operating members (O1-O4), but company headquarters and operations are located outside of the United States.
  • Associate members are those that have no midstream operational workhours but have an interest in the midstream industry. (Note: associate members may not manufacture or sell equipment or materials for the midstream industry or engage in construction work for the midstream industry. Companies involved in these activities should join GPSA).

Each member company designates one individual as their GPA Midstream Official Representative. This person represents the company in association business and governance. Once a company joins, any employee of that company is welcome to become involved in GPA Midstream committees and other association activities.