PAW is Wyoming's largest and oldest petroleum industry trade association, dedicated to the betterment of the state's oil and gas industry and public welfare.

PAW members account for approximately ninety percent of the natural gas and two-thirds of the crude oil produced in Wyoming.

Through the Association's committee network, PAW monitors and responds to day-to-day activities vital in oil and gas areas such as public lands, exploration, production, transportation, coal bed methane, environmental, taxation, legal and legislative.

PAW is recognized by politicians, regulators and the media as the state's leading authority on petroleum industry issues.