Presentation
How the API standardization program supports safe practices and incident response for the offshore natural gas and oil industry
SessionMeet the Poster Authors
DescriptionThe American Petroleum Institute (API) has an over 100-year history in the development of technical programs, including industry standards, starting with the first standard published in 1924 on drilling thread specifications to ensure safety and interchangeability in the production of natural gas and oil.
API maintains over 800 standards, many of which have been incorporated into U.S. state and federal regulations. API standards are also the most widely referenced natural gas and petroleum industry standards cited by the international regulatory community.
API ensures the technical relevance of its standards by maintaining its status as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developing organization.
The API committees have been the leaders in the development of standards that support industry safe practices and incident response for the offshore natural gas and petroleum industry. These documents are regularly updated by subject matter experts located all over the world.
The oil and natural gas industry and the federal government have together taken great strides to enhance the safety of offshore operations. Since Macondo, industry has focused on increasing its ability to:
PREVENT spills from occurring.
INTERVENE to halt any spill that does occur.
RESPOND to spills with the most effective mitigation measures possible.
As always, standards and best practices will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis in order to protect the environment and promote the safe and responsible development of energy sources that help fuel the Global economy.
API maintains over 800 standards, many of which have been incorporated into U.S. state and federal regulations. API standards are also the most widely referenced natural gas and petroleum industry standards cited by the international regulatory community.
API ensures the technical relevance of its standards by maintaining its status as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developing organization.
The API committees have been the leaders in the development of standards that support industry safe practices and incident response for the offshore natural gas and petroleum industry. These documents are regularly updated by subject matter experts located all over the world.
The oil and natural gas industry and the federal government have together taken great strides to enhance the safety of offshore operations. Since Macondo, industry has focused on increasing its ability to:
PREVENT spills from occurring.
INTERVENE to halt any spill that does occur.
RESPOND to spills with the most effective mitigation measures possible.
As always, standards and best practices will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis in order to protect the environment and promote the safe and responsible development of energy sources that help fuel the Global economy.
Event Type
Poster
TimeMonday, May 13th5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
LocationExhibit Hall G
Preparedness
Prevention
Remediation
Response
Restoration