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American Petroleum Institute

Also Known As API
Industry and Professional Association

The national trade association of the American oil and gas industry, established on 20 March 1919 and based in Washington since late 1969. It describes itself as the only national trade association representing all facets of the natural gas and oil industry, with approximately 600 members producing, processing and distributing the majority of the nation's energy.

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Organization Type
Industry trade association 1
Founded Year
1919 1
Headquarters
Washington, D.C., United States 1
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Source American Petroleum Institute Official Site
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Source American Petroleum Institute Official Site
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American Petroleum Institute
  • About API
    the only national trade association representing all facets of the natural gas and oil industry.
  • About API, history
    In late 1969, API made the decision to move its offices to Washington, D.C. where we remain today.
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American Petroleum Institute (Wikipedia)
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry.
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