SAPIA seeks to achieve its mission by fostering amongst its members a desire to be a world class industry and by encouraging co-operation between them on matters of common concern without inhibiting competition. SAPIA seeks to promote and encourage consultation among members, government and other organisations on matters of mutual and public interest such as health, safety and the protection of the environment. SAPIA represents the petroleum industry in National and International forums and acts as a source of information on the industry as a whole.