The American Petroleum Institute (API)
API (American Petroleum Institute) is a leading standards development organization that establishes widely recognized standards for the oil and natural gas industry, supporting safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability.
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Popular API Standards
| Standard Code | Title | Format Available |
|---|---|---|
| API Std 650 | Welded Tanks for Oil Storage | PDF, Print |
| API TR 655 | Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors for Storage Tanks | PDF, Print |
| API RP 75 | Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities | PDF, Print |
| API Std 20S | Additively Manufactured Metallic Components for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries | PDF, Print |
| API Spec 20E | Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries | PDF, Print |
About API and API Standards
API is the only national trade association representing all facets of the oil and natural gas industry. The API was founded in 1919 and accumulated over 700 standards to improve operational efficiency and safety, along with health of the environment.
API is focused on delivering safe and clean products to the consumer – America’s using public-policy issues up, while serving as a leading edge for new narratives of energy used. API has the standards covering all aspects of industry in its full array, including exploration, production, transport and refining.
API’s standards and certification programs are globally recognized and trusted, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
