To provide a common voice to speak for the interests of the oil and gas industry in the State of Tennessee

To protect, promote, foster and advance the common interests of those engaged in the oil and gas industry in the State of Tennessee and other states

To protect the industry against unfair, unjust or burdensome taxation, rules and regulations

To promote  the exploration, drilling, production, marketing, distribution and financing of oil and gas activities

To collect and disseminate relevant geological and other data and information beneficial to the industry