A,  Professional Organizations & Design Standards

API

The abbreviation for the American Petroleum Institute. The largest US trade association for the oil and natural gas industry. Its chief functions include advocacy and negotiation with governmental, legal, and regulatory agencies; research into economic, toxicological, and environmental effects; establishment and certification of industry standards; and education outreach. The API represents nearly 400 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the petroleum industry.

See also API 610; API 612; API 617; API 618; API 682.

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