API Represents America’s Oil and Natural Gas Industry

As the primary trade association of the oil and natural gas industry, API represents nearly 600 members involved in all aspects of petroleum. Our association draws on the experience and expertise of our members and staff to support a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry.

  • Our work is member-driven.  We offer companies large and small the opportunity to participate in shaping API programs and policy priorities.
  • We are a major research institute. API is committed to using the best available scientific, economic and legal analysis to guide and support our policy positions.
  • We give our industry a unified voice. API’s expert staff participate actively in key policy-making forums, facilitating dialogue and producing effective solutions on issues important to all Americans.
  • Our organization is tailored to serve our members. API membership is divided by industry segments so companies can have direct input on the specific issues most important to them.
  • The oil and natural gas industry shares a keen interest in the policy issues arena. We are actively engaged with government leaders to ensure informed decision-making so the energy needs of tomorrow are met.
  • We are committed to safe and responsible operations and to continuously improving our safety and environmental performance through systems-based approaches, API’s world class standards and segment initiatives.

API membership gives you:

  • The opportunity to work with all of industry in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry, and the ability to shape industry positions through our one-company-one-vote committees.
  • Representation before key legislative and regulatory bodies.
  • API’s well-respected research capabilities – that our industry has an effective voice shaping the policies critical to your business.
  • Company-wide support from API’s skilled professional staff.
  • Stewardship of our industry’s reputation through credible public communications, and our widely recognized standards development and certification programs.
  • Access to API conferences, symposia and training programs where you can exchange information, learn from the experiences of industry peers and develop critical skills.
  • Attendance at API’s members-only annual meeting
  • 30 percent discount on API standards, available in print or PDF via authorized distributors
  • Leadership opportunities on API standards committees
  • Member link on our website
  • 10% advertising discount for members on API SmartBrief e-newsletter

To better serve our member companies, API divides its membership by industry segments.  Member committees meet annually to develop consensus priorities for API’s research and advocacy programs. Our staff then works to develop the research tools and advocacy strategies to achieve the membership’s goals.

Together, we’re advancing the interests of the industry while working to earn the trust of our customers.