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The American Petroleum Institute (API), based in Washington, D.C., is a "major research institute .. committed to using the best available scientific, economic and legal analysis to guide and support" its policy positions. The Institute's work is member-driven and it offers "companies large and small the opportunity to participate in shaping API programs and policy priorities." API represents more than 400 members involved in all aspects of the oil natural gas industry. The API has offices in 27 state capitals. [1] (http://www.api.org)

History
"For 76 years, API has been the petroleum industry's U.S. national trade association. API released its first standard in 1923, intended to promote the interchangeability of oil field equipment throughout the industry." [2] (American American Dream american food AMERICAN PIE american leisure American Educator American material American idol american identity American Express