The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry.
Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry.
Our Origins: The American Petroleum Institute traces its beginning to World War I, when Congress and the domestic oil and natural gas industry worked together to help the war effort.
Interested in working at API? We are looking for innovative, results-oriented individuals who value the highest standards of performance and excellence in servicing our industry.
Thinking about a career in the oil and natural gas industry? Whether you have a high school diploma, possess a college degree or are in the middle of a career transition, America’s oil and natural gas industry needs you.
API is involved with a wide variety of outreach activities and causes, from improving our local community to supporting charities that have global reach.
The members of API are dedicated to continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of their operations with the environment while economically developing energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consumers.
Service and supply companies are an integral part of the oil and natural gas industry. In the United States, there are more than 10,000 companies identified as providing oil and natural gas services and supplies to the industry.