Trade Associations: American Petroleum Institute
Paula Watkins
Senior Director, Standards Development
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.682.8197
Fax: 202.962.4797
Website: http://www.api.org/
Organizational Overview
API is the only national trade association that represents
all aspects of America’s
oil and natural gas industry. Our 600 corporate members, from the largest major
oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the
industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and
marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all
segments of the industry.
We
speak for the petroleum industry to the public, Congress and the Executive
Branch, state governments and the media. We negotiate with regulatory agencies,
represent the industry in legal proceedings, participate in coalitions and work
in partnership with other associations to achieve our members’ public policy
goals.
Scope of Membership Activity
API's members are involved in the Institute's through a variety of mechanisms, most commonly on API's committees. API has five main standards committees (CSOEM, CRE, COPM, COPS, CLCS) with a subordinate committee structure that ensures API standards maintain technical relevance. API membership is not required for participation in API standards development.
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/standards
Scope of Services
For more than 100 years, API has led the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards. These represent the industry’s collective wisdom on everything from drill bits to environmental protection and embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials. API maintains more than 800 standards and recommended practices. Many have been incorporated into state and federal regulations; and increasingly, they’re also being adopted by the International Organization for Standardization, a global federation of more than 100 standards groups.
Each day, the oil and natural gas industry depends on equipment to produce, refine and distribute its products. The equipment used is some of the most technologically advanced available in the search for oil and gas and allows the industry to operate in an environmentally safe manner. Designed for manufacturers of production, drilling, and refinery equipment, the API Monogram Program verifies that manufacturers are operating in compliance with industry standards. API also provides quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems certification through APIQR. This service is accredited by the ANAB (ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board) for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. API's Individual Certification Program ensures that industry inspectors are certified to inspect refinery pressure vessels, tanks, and piping in accordance with API's inspection codes and standards.
API University provides instructor-led and internet based training for industry around the world.
Specific industry Information
API’s target industries include the Petroleum and Natural Gas sectors.
Standards-related Information
API's standards are used worldwide and cover all aspects of
the oil and natural gas industry.
A complete listing may be found at https://www.api.org/products-and-services/standards/purchase.
API’s Monogram Program recognizes manufacturers globally that demonstrate the capability to manufacture products that conform to API standards and specifications, driving safety and sustainability across the natural gas and oil industry. The API Quality Registrar (APIQR) program recognizes
manufacturers and service providers that prove they are capable of manufacturing or providing services in accordance with globally recognized management system standards including ISO 9001 and 14001.
API's Engine Oil Licensing Systems verifies that engine oil meets API standards for durability and engine protection.
API’s Individual Certification Programs (ICP) provides the petroleum and petrochemical industries with an independent and unbiased way to evaluate the knowledge and experience of technical and inspection personnel.
https://www.api.org/products-and-services
Technical Regulations-related Information
The relevant regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over API’s industry sector include:
- Minerals Management Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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International Activities by Region
People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan & Hong Kong
2602B, Tower III, China Central Place
No. 77 Jianguo Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100025
Ms. Gao Jie
Tel: [86] (10) 6528 2681
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Tang Fei
Tel: [86] (10) 6528 0525
Email: [email protected]
North America
15377 Memorial Drive, Suite 250
Houston, TX, 77079
USA
Alejandro Di Nunzio
Tel: (202) 682-8252
Email: [email protected]
Europe
15377 Memorial Drive, Suite 250
Houston, TX, 77079
USA
Diana Williams
Tel: (202) 682-8223
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Latin America, Africa, Portugal & Spain
116 Lauro Müller, Suite 3106
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290-160
Brazil
Ms. Delma Quintanilha
Tel: +55 21 2132 6222
WhatsApp: +55 21 99867 3973
Email: [email protected]
Middle East, India, Africa, Southeast Asia & Australia
Reef Tower Unit R30-07/ 30-08
Jumeirah Lake Towers
P. O. Box 5003327, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Mr. Junaid Ahmad
Tel: [971] 4 4487259
Mobile: [971] 50 3017645
Fax: [971] 4 4487112
Email: [email protected]
