The Utah Petroleum Association (UPA) is comprised of companies from every segment of the petroleum industry who work cooperatively to resolve mutual problems and provide a unified voice for the advancement and improvement of the oil and gas industry in Utah. UPA was founded in 1958 and continues today as the voice of Utah’s oil and natural gas industries. We seek to promote the responsible development of Utah’s vast natural resources and the manufacture of fuels that keep Utah families and businesses moving.

Government Affairs

Advocating industry positions and issues before Utah’s legislature, executive branch, local governments, and other policy makers.

 

Public Relations

Acting as industry spokesman with the public and media on the broad range of issues and concerns affecting the State’s petroleum industry.

Regulatory Advocacy

Bringing industry together to understand and unite on proposed regulations and advocating industry’s position with key regulatory agencies.

Community Outreach

Reaching out to the public through messaging, speaking and events to get feedback, respond to questions and educate in communities where we operate.

Networking

Providing opportunities through meetings, golf tournaments, seminars and other events to get to know and interact with other industry members.

Industry Information

Compiling and maintaining up-to-date and timely industry news and information to help keep you and your company informed of emerging issues.

Meet Our Team…

Rikki Hrenko-Browning

President

(c)  435-219-0963
rhrenko-browning@utahpetroleum.org

Eden Newell

Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

(c) 406-270-4924
enewell@utahpetroleum.org

 

Jennette King

Administrative Assistant

(c) 801-703-4444
jking@utahpetroleum.org

 

Media Inquiries:

Please contact Jon Ekstrom (right)

Jon Ekstrom

Communications Lead

(c)  720-936-2393
jekstrom@utahpetroleum.org

Marise Textor

Air Policy

(c) 832-454-3350
mltextor@globalessinc.com

 

Mailing Address:

6905 S. 1300 E. #288, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047