Furthermore, BEPA aims to address the exchange of information and ideas; aspirations of black industry participants; the establishment of a unified voice to represent black interests; provide perspectives on transformation and empowerment; develop skilled black professionals that can meaningfully participate in the sector; encourage further participation of black professionals in the South African energy industry holistically, including but not limited to;- renewable and alternative energy, petroleum, oil & natural gas, coal, electricity, and nuclear energy; and provide direct feedback to decision-makers on how to improve black participation in the energy sector.

Established in 2017, BEPA is a non-profit organisation.