Register Now for the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting Nov 9 – Nov 13, 2026 – New Orleans

November 9–13, 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana

The 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.

Why Attend?

Participation 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.

API’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.

Benefits of Participation

• Access technical committee meetings covering API downstream standards and industry best practices.
• Learn about the latest API-sponsored research and development, including future R&D efforts.
• Network with colleagues and establish new business connections.
• Connect with exhibitors showcasing relevant products, services, and technologies.
• Earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) to maintain professional certifications.

Program

The 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.

The technical subcommittees reporting to the CRE include:

• SCAST: Subcommittee on Aboveground Storage Tanks
• SCCM: Subcommittee on Corrosion and Materials
• SCHTE: Subcommittee on Heat Transfer Equipment
• SCIMI: Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity
• SCOPV: Subcommittee on Piping and Valves
• SCPRS: Subcommittee on Pressure-Relieving Systems
• SCRM: Subcommittee on Refractory Materials
• SOEE: Subcommittee on Electrical Equipment
• SOICS: Subcommittee on Instruments and Control Systems
• SOME: Subcommittee on Mechanical Equipment
• TDC: Technical Data Committee – Petroleum Refining
• API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-For-Service Joint Committee

Not all subcommittees meet at each meeting. Please check the online program to verify which subcommittees are meeting at this conference.

Who Should Attend?

Industry professionals interested in developing consensus-based standards for equipment and operations, including:

• Operations and engineering managers
• Process unit engineers and specialists
• Refinery equipment specialists
• Materials and corrosion engineers and specialists
• Piping and equipment inspection specialists
• Equipment manufacturer engineers and specialists
• Service provider technical experts
• Committee-related subject matter experts

Please note: You must register to receive access to the mobile meeting app if you plan to attend in person.

API Standards Development Process

In accordance with API’s ANSI-approved Procedures for Standards Development, the standards development process is based on:

Openness

Participation in API standards activities is open to all parties with a direct and material interest in the subject of a standard.

Balance

API seeks broad input from all appropriate interest categories and allows for open attendance at standards meetings.

Consensus

API 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.

Apply to Participate in API Standards Committees or Task Groups

API 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.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Information

Companies can showcase their products and services through sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting.

Complete the sponsorship or exhibit application and confirm the agreement terms online. For questions, contact the Registrar at registrar@api.org.

Sponsors Receive

• Acknowledgement in the conference app
• Customized sign with the company logo
• Company listing as a sponsor on the API website with a link to the company website
• Six-foot tabletop exhibit space near registration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Wi-Fi access at the display table
• “Sponsor” ribbon on the company representative’s badge

Exhibitors Receive

• Acknowledgement in the conference app
• Company listing as an exhibitor on the API website with a link to the company website
• Six-foot tabletop exhibit space near registration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Wi-Fi access at the display table
• “Exhibitor” ribbon on the company representative’s badge

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Fees

• Sponsor – Lanyards: $8,500 — Three complimentary registrations
• Sponsor: $5,000 — Two complimentary registrations
• Exhibitor: $3,000 — One complimentary registration
• Additional Exhibitor: $600

Deadlines & Cancellation Policy

Sponsor and Exhibitor Cancellation/Refund Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026.

Payment 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.

Sponsors 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.

Application Deadline

Friday, October 9, 2026

Sponsors 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.

Marketing Requirements

After submitting an application, the API Registrar, Aeyesha Farooqui, will contact you to confirm your application, payment method, and the collection process for the following:

• Marketing contact’s full name and email address
• Company logo in EPS or Adobe Illustrator (AI) format
• Company URL
• Company description of no more than 100 words

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