2026 Winter Exploration and Production Standards Meeting January 26, 2026-January 30, 2026 – Austin

2026 Exploration and Production Winter Standards Meeting

Date: Monday, January 26 – Friday, January 30, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas

The 2026 Exploration and Production Winter Standards Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to participate.

Reason for Attending

Participation in the Exploration & Production Standards Meeting remains an invaluable opportunity to be a part of how the global petroleum industry develops and maintains state-of-the-art standards.

The development of consensus standards is one of API’s oldest and most successful programs. It covers over 800 standards for all segments of the oil and natural gas industry. The breadth of this vital program is an important indication of the varied industry contacts that attendees can make during the sessions and networking opportunities.

The Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment and Materials (CSOEM) is responsible for approximately 400 standards, of which approximately 60 form the basis of the API Monogram Program.

In accordance with API’s ANSI-accredited procedures, the standards development process follows the principles of due process, openness, and balanced representation.

Participation in API standards activities is open to all parties (persons and organizations) that have a direct and material interest in the subject of a standard. API strives for balanced representation on its standards development to avoid a majority of any one interest category.

Benefits of Participation

• Attend technical committee meetings to gain insight on the rationale behind new and revised API upstream standards and proven practices used throughout the industry to promote safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound operations.
• Learn about the latest API-sponsored research and development, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
• Network with colleagues and establish new business connections.
• Connect with exhibitors to learn about products, services, and technologies that may be important to your company.
• Earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) to maintain professional certifications.
• Qualify for the chance to win one of two complimentary registrations to the 2026 Exploration & Production Summer Standards Meeting during the networking breaks on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

Questions & Contact Information

Registration (Attendees, Sponsors, or Exhibitors):
Veronica White
Phone: 202-682-8258
Email: registrar@api.org

Logistics:
Jenna Mastrota
Email: Mastrotaj@api.org

Program:
Roland Goodman
Phone: 202-682-8571
Email: GoodmanR@api.org

CSOEM Committee Information:
Jalal Mohammad
Phone: 202-682-8121
Email: MohamedJ@api.org

API Corporate Membership Status:
Lillie Saunders
Phone: 202-682-8475
Email: saundersl@api.org

CSOEM Technical Subcommittees

The technical subcommittees that report to the Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment and Materials (CSOEM) include:

• Subcommittee 2 – Offshore Structures
• Subcommittee 5 – Tubular Goods
• Subcommittee 6 – Valve & Wellhead Equipment
• Subcommittee 8 – Drilling Structures
• Subcommittee 10 – Well Cements
• Subcommittee 11 – Field Operating Equipment
• Subcommittee 13 – Drilling, Completion and Fluids
• Subcommittee 15 – Fiberglass and Plastic Pipe
• Subcommittee 16 – Drilling Well Control Equipment
• Subcommittee 17 – Subsea Production Equipment
• Subcommittee 18 – Quality
• Subcommittee 19 – Completion Equipment
• Subcommittee 20 – Supply Chain Management
• Subcommittee 21 – Materials
• Subcommittee 22 – Offshore Cranes, Lifting, and Handling
• Subcommittee 23 – Drilling and Production Technology

Some of these subcommittees may not be meeting at this conference. Please be sure to check the online program to verify which subcommittees are meeting.

Who Should Attend

Members of API Exploration and Production Standards Committees and Subcommittees. The meeting should also be of interest to:

• Users and manufacturers of oil country tubular goods
• Users and manufacturers of drill-through and well control equipment
• Users and manufacturers of well cement
• Users and manufacturers of drilling fluids
• Users and manufacturers of drilling and hoisting equipment
• Users and manufacturers of subsea production systems
• Materials engineers
• Quality management system professionals
• Supply chain management professionals