API/AGA Joint Committee on Oil and Gas Pipeline Welding Practices Meeting

January 27-28, 2010
InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana

The API/AGA Joint Committee on Oil & Gas Pipeline Field Welding Practices Meeting will be held January 27-28, 2010 at the InterContinental New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.

This is an invaluable opportunity to be a part of how the U.S. petroleum industry develops and maintains state-of-the-art standards for the fabrication of pipe and tubular goods. As well as technical sessions for two API groups that lead the industry in developing and maintaining state-of-the-art standards for oil well cements and drilling and completion fluids, tubular goods and quality programs.

The informative program will include:

Modification Interpretation and Policy
Mechanized Welding
Weld Procedures and Welder Qualifications
Maintenance Welding
Fracture Mechanics

Preliminary Program and Registration Information
Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and registration information.

The deadline for pre-registration is January 4, 2010. After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site.

If you have questions, encounter and problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed with a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.

Advance Your Standards
Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like you to share your standards expertise with the next generation. API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2010 standards meetings.

Complimentary registration is limited to first-time attendees, who must be sponsored and accompanied by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company. Pre-registration is required. On-site registration will not be available for this category. All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.

If you wish to sponsor a first-time attendee, and you are a previous participant at API standards meetings, please complete this Sponsored Attendee section on your Registration Form and return it by January 4, 2010. You may also register a first-time attendee on your on-line registration form.

For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements
Sponsoring or exhibiting is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise.

Some of the benefits include:

Obtaining access to industry buyers and decision makers

Establishing name recognition and product identity by standing out among competitors

Demonstrating to colleagues and clients that you are an overall industry supporter

Creating a unique image as being closely aligned with API

Surveys of API meeting attendees indicate that most consider it an important benefit to learn from sponsors while attending API events. Don’t miss the chance to show attendees first-hand how you can help optimize their competitive edge.

The deadline for returning your Sponsorship Application and Agreement is December 26, 2008. Please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org for more information

Sponsorship Application and Agreement

Hotel Information
Reservations may be made directly with the InterContinental by calling 504-525-5566.  Requests for reservations will be taken until 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel on Janury 4, 2010 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Please mention the 2010 E&P Winter Standards Meeting to receive the group rate of $179 single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes.

You may also make hotel reservations online.

All participants are responsible for making their own reservations, but if you have questions about hotel reservations, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149.

Spouse/Guest Activities
A great spouse program is being developed.  In addition to breakfast each morning, an organized activity will be included as follows:

Monday - Crafting: Kits for making perpetual calendars will be given to participants for this great activity. You will come away with a beautiful project fueled by your own creativity. A nice way to keep track of dates and special events in 2010.

Tuesday – Tour (still being arranged; information forthcoming)

Wednesday - Cooking School (still being arranged; information forthcoming)

If you have questions about these activities in the meantime, please contact Christy Hill-Howard at christyhillevents@.com or Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org.

Reason for Attending
Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain by participating:

You will have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards and best practices used throughout the industry to promote safe and environmentally sound operations.
You will learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
You will have many opportunities to make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections.

Who Should Attend
Members of API/AGA Joint Committee on Oil and Gas Pipeline Field Welding Practices and Subcommittees

The meeting should also be of interest to:

Oil and Gas Welding Supervisors
NDT Experts
Pipeline Welding Experts
Pipe Manufacturers
Pipeline Contractors
Personnel of Service and Supply Companies

You do not have to be an API Member to participate.

Future Meetings

2011 API/AGA Joint Committee on Oil and Gas Pipeline Field Welding Practices
January 26-27, 2011
Renaissance Worthington
Fort Worth, Texas