History of the Alliance
They drafted and voted upon a resolution, acknowledging what was popular opinion at the time that crude is a very precious, finite resource, and it "should be conserved in every way possible, for the welfare and happiness of this and other generations. . . ."
A Board of Directors was selected, bylaws were adopted, and a dues structure was established ($100 for largest producers to $10 for producers of small quantities of crude oil). NTOGA's agenda quickly expanded to include support of a tariff on imported oil, prorationing, property taxes, common carrier status of crude oil pipelines, oil field thefts, and membership. In 2000, NTOGA merged with the Abilene, Texas, organization West Central Oil & Gas Association (WeCTOGA), and formed the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. The new organization became the largest—and leading—oil and gas statewide association for Independent oil and gas companies in Texas and in the nation. 
The Alliance has a long and proud history, and we look forward to representing our members through advocacy and education. Click links below to read the complete history of the North Texas Oil & Gas Association (NTIGA), West Central Texas Oil & Gas Association (WeCTOGA), and the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Through the Years: NTOGA 1930–1937Through the Years: NTOGAThrough the Years: WeCTOGAThrough the Years: Becoming the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Click here to download list of past Presidents/Chairmen of NTOGA and the Alliance. Click here to download historical photos of the industry and NTOGA. |
On January 18, 1930, a group of about 50 independent oil producers met at the brand-new Wichita Club, located atop the Hamilton Building in Wichita Falls, Texas, to protest "the recent drastic price cut in crude oil, inaugurated by some of the major purchasing companies."
One week later, on January 25, the group of independents formally organized and became the North Texas Oil & Gas Association (NTOGA)—one of the Alliance's founding associations. Mr. P. B. 'Barney' Flynn was elected NTOGA's first President.Alliance Partners
