American Petroleum Institute - Global Industry Services

Website

www.api.org

Services

In app support

Overview

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is a prominent industry organization dedicated to advancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the oil and natural gas industry. It operates as a comprehensive resource for energy professionals, policymakers, and the public, providing a broad spectrum of services that underpin the integrity and progress of the sector. API's multifaceted approach ensures that the industry adheres to rigorous standards while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Services and Standards

Through its Global Industry Services (GIS) division, API drives operational excellence by developing and maintaining over 800 standards and recommended practices, which are crucial for ensuring safety, environmental protection, and sustainability across global industry operations. This division also delivers insightful training programs, offers gold-standard certifications such as the Individual Certification Programs (ICP), API Monogram, APIQR, Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) programs. Furthermore, API conducts various assessments, including the Process Safety Site Assessment Program and the Pipeline SMS Assessment Program, alongside managing critical safety initiatives like the Center for Offshore Safety (COS).

Advocacy and Energy Insights

API is actively engaged in policy advocacy, working with governmental bodies to promote policies that secure affordable, reliable, and secure energy for the future. Its advocacy efforts cover essential areas such as access and production, trade and global markets, fuels and refining, infrastructure and permitting, tax policy, and climate policy. The organization's Energy Insights Hub serves as a vital platform, providing updated statistics, data visualizations, timely analysis, and in-depth reports that offer comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry, aiding informed decision-making for stakeholders worldwide.

API also champions initiatives focused on strengthening U.S. energy leadership, supporting critical infrastructure development to enhance energy flow and reduce consumer costs, and highlighting the skilled workforce that powers America's energy future through a commitment to safety and opportunity.

Locations

• Washington, District of Columbia
• Washington, District of Columbia