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SUMMARY:Register Now for the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting Nov 9 – Nov 13, 2026 – New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:November 9–13, 2026\nHyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana\nThe 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment (CRE) Standards Meeting will be held in person from Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to participate. See the program schedule for meeting details.\nWhy Attend?\nParticipation in the Refining & Equipment Standards Meeting provides an opportunity to take part in the development and maintenance of state-of-the-art standards for the U.S. petroleum industry.\nAPI’s consensus standards program covers more than 800 standards across the oil and natural gas industry, creating opportunities to connect with professionals from a wide range of industry segments. The Committee on Refining Equipment (CRE) is responsible for approximately 220 standards, including many that form the basis of the API Inspection Program.\nBenefits of Participation\n\nAccess technical committee meetings covering API downstream standards and industry best practices.\nLearn about the latest API-sponsored research and development, including future R&D efforts.\nNetwork with colleagues and establish new business connections.\nConnect with exhibitors showcasing relevant products, services, and technologies.\nEarn Professional Development Hours (PDH) to maintain professional certifications.\n\nProgram\nThe Committee on Refinery Equipment (CRE) is responsible for more than 220 standards that form the basis of the API Individual Certification (ICP) and Process Safety Site Assessment (PSSAP) Program.\nThe technical subcommittees reporting to the CRE include:\n\nSCAST: Subcommittee on Aboveground Storage Tanks\nSCCM: Subcommittee on Corrosion and Materials\nSCHTE: Subcommittee on Heat Transfer Equipment\nSCIMI: Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity\nSCOPV: Subcommittee on Piping and Valves\nSCPRS: Subcommittee on Pressure-Relieving Systems\nSCRM: Subcommittee on Refractory Materials\nSOEE: Subcommittee on Electrical Equipment\nSOICS: Subcommittee on Instruments and Control Systems\nSOME: Subcommittee on Mechanical Equipment\nTDC: Technical Data Committee – Petroleum Refining\nAPI 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-For-Service Joint Committee\n\nNot all subcommittees meet at each meeting. Please check the online program to verify which subcommittees are meeting at this conference.\nWho Should Attend?\nIndustry professionals interested in developing consensus-based standards for equipment and operations, including:\n\nOperations and engineering managers\nProcess unit engineers and specialists\nRefinery equipment specialists\nMaterials and corrosion engineers and specialists\nPiping and equipment inspection specialists\nEquipment manufacturer engineers and specialists\nService provider technical experts\nCommittee-related subject matter experts\n\nPlease note: You must register to receive access to the mobile meeting app if you plan to attend in person.\nAPI Standards Development Process\nIn accordance with API’s ANSI-approved Procedures for Standards Development, the standards development process is based on:\nOpenness\nParticipation in API standards activities is open to all parties with a direct and material interest in the subject of a standard.\nBalance\nAPI seeks broad input from all appropriate interest categories and allows for open attendance at standards meetings.\nConsensus\nAPI develops industry standards based on consensus, established when substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially interested parties who are voting members of the committee or consensus body.\nApply to Participate in API Standards Committees or Task Groups\nAPI Standards Committees include subcommittees and task groups made up of industry experts who develop, approve, and revise API standards and other technical publications. Use the application form to apply to a specific API standards committee.\nSponsor & Exhibitor Information\nCompanies can showcase their products and services through sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting.\nComplete the sponsorship or exhibit application and confirm the agreement terms online. For questions, contact the Registrar at registrar@api.org.\nSponsors Receive\n\nAcknowledgement in the conference app\nCustomized sign with the company logo\nCompany listing as a sponsor on the API website with a link to the company website\nSix-foot tabletop exhibit space near registration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday\nWi-Fi access at the display table\n“Sponsor” ribbon on the company representative’s badge\n\nExhibitors Receive\n\nAcknowledgement in the conference app\nCompany listing as an exhibitor on the API website with a link to the company website\nSix-foot tabletop exhibit space near registration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday\nWi-Fi access at the display table\n“Exhibitor” ribbon on the company representative’s badge\n\nSponsorship & Exhibitor Fees\n\nSponsor – Lanyards: $8,500 — Three complimentary registrations\nSponsor: $5,000 — Two complimentary registrations\nExhibitor: $3,000 — One complimentary registration\nAdditional Exhibitor: $600\n\nDeadlines & Cancellation Policy\nSponsor and Exhibitor Cancellation/Refund Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026.\nPayment is due in full at registration. If an invoice is required, payment is due within 30 days of receipt. Full payment for sponsors and exhibitors must be received by API no later than Friday, September 11, 2026.\nSponsors and exhibitors may cancel through Friday, September 11, 2026; however, 50% of the sponsorship or exhibitor fee is nonrefundable. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to registrar@api.org. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after September 11, 2026.\nApplication Deadline\nFriday, October 9, 2026\nSponsors with applications involving items that require design and production, such as bags and lanyards, should submit applications by October 9 to allow sufficient time for production and shipment to New Orleans before the meeting.\nMarketing Requirements\nAfter submitting an application, the API Registrar, Aeyesha Farooqui, will contact you to confirm your application, payment method, and the collection process for the following:\n\nMarketing contact’s full name and email address\nCompany logo in EPS or Adobe Illustrator (AI) format\nCompany URL\nCompany description of no more than 100 words\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n
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