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API: American Petroleum Institute

Who They Are & What They Create

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is a leading trade association and SDO for the oil and natural gas industry. API creates and maintains more than 700 standards that cover all segments of the industry, from upstream exploration and production to downstream refining, distribution, and marketing. These standards are crucial for ensuring the safety, quality, and environmental protection of operations.

Industries Supported

API’s standards are essential for the entire petroleum and petrochemical value chain, including:

  • Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
  • Refining & Processing
  • Pipelines & Transportation
  • Chemical & Petrochemical Manufacturing
  • Equipment Manufacturing

Detailed History

API was established in 1919 as a direct response to a request from President Woodrow Wilson to coordinate the American oil industry’s efforts during World War I. Following the war, API’s mission shifted to promoting industry-wide cooperation and public interest. Early standards focused on improving the safety and efficiency of drilling equipment and oil transportation. Throughout the 20th century, API became the dominant voice for the U.S. oil and gas sector, developing standards that are now adopted globally. The API Monogram Program, which allows manufacturers to mark their products as compliant with API standards, is a well-known symbol of quality in the industry.

 

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