Founded in September 1992, APETRO – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas Petrolíferas, the Portuguese Association of Oil & Gas Companies, brings together the major oil companies operating in Portugal: BP, Cepsa, Galp, Prio, Repsol, Alkion Terminals, CLC, CLCM, OZ Energia, Saaga, Sintética, Spinerg, Rubis Gás and Total Energies, as sectorial affiliates of the association. The mission of this non-profit association is to foster the establishment and development of the right conditions to facilitate a responsible and profitable operation of the oil sector in Portugal. Today, due to the dynamics of the oil & gas activity in Portugal, APETRO is recognized as a reference organization and an indispensable partner in discussions and decision-making related to the oil sector. APETRO adopts a stance of independence from political and institutional interests, developing its activity by high ethical business management standards. Within this spirit, APETRO has participated in various programs of recognized value to the community.