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The Voice of Independent Oil & Gas in New Mexico
IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
WE ARE
The Voice of Independent Oil & Gas in New Mexico
IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
State Commission Folds Under Pressure From Enviros
Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 14, 2025) - A persistent effort to change New Mexico’s water regulations to allow for the reuse and discharge of treated fracking wastewater was dealt a blow Thursday. Toward the end of an hourslong — and at times rowdy — meeting, the Water...
Nomination of Steve Pearce To Top BLM Post Benefits New Mexico
IPANM (Nov. 6, 2025) - The nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (NM CD-02) will benefit all New Mexicans, as the Trump Administration continues to open up valuable federal lands for safe and responsible oil & gas development. IPANM Executive...
New Mexico’s Well Problem Is Self-Inflicted
Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 2, 2025) - by Rep. Mark Murphy (D-59 Roswell) Opinion Editorial - The state of New Mexico is sitting on tens of millions of dollars meant to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. Instead of using those funds to fix the problem, state...
Sharpe: Proposed Bonding Rule Will Cost Jobs and Revenue
By George Sharpe Oct 26, 2025 In 2000, Merrion Oil & Gas acquired 20 low producing wells from ConocoPhillips. Today, those wells have generated 25 years of jobs, royalties and tax revenue. However, under a new bonding rule being considered in the state, those...
New Mexico Targets Potential Natural Gas Exports
ABQJournal (Oct. 21, 2025) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s trade mission to Japan this year is showing signs of paying off. The governor on Monday announced an agreement between Fujitsu, a Japanese advanced technology corporation, and New Mexico State University to...
Sen. Larry Scott Opens Public Comments In WELC Hearing
IPANM (October 20, 2025) - IPANM would like to thank Sen. Larry Scott and all of the many state legislators who have submitted oral and written comments AGAINST the WELC Rulemaking for new Financial Assurance Bonding Levels and new OCD Authority to reject private well...
IPANM: Industry Plugs Its Wells; Enviros Just Want To Kill Independents
Industry Plugs Its Wells; Enviros Simply Want To Kill Off Independent Producers Beginning October 20th, the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission will stage a rulemaking to consider proposals by radical environmental groups to impose significant new costs on...
San Juan Basin Energy Conference Set For Oct. 23, 2025
San Juan Basin Energy Conference (Oct. 16, 2025) - IPANM is proud to be a sponsor at the 2025 San Juan Basin Energy Conference in Farmington next week! There's still time to register for a full two days of sessions and activities. Plus, organizers have shared this...
Land Office Releases Bonding Draft Without Industry Input
IPANM & SLO (October 3, 2025) - Prior to the 2025 Legislative Session, the State Land Commissioner threatened to raise state lease bonds if her Royalty Rate Increase bill bill wasn't passed. Well, the Royalty Rate Increase Bill did pass, and apparently the State...
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