Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting
March 10-13, 2008
InterContinental Dallas
Addison, Texas
Plan now to attend the API 2008 Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement (COPM) Standards Meeting, March 10-13, 2008.
The informative program will include:
Several sessions covering topics related to new petroleum measurement issues.
Various standards committee sessions in which experts work toward consensus in the following areas:
- Measurement accountability standards for cargos on board tank vessels
- Evaporative loss estimation
- Natural gas
- Fluids measurement
- Measurement
- Quality of hydrocarbons
- Liquid measurement of flowing hydrocarbon liquids
- Measurement education and training
- Opportunities for discussions and networking with other members of your industry.
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Preliminary Program and Registration Information
Preliminary Program
Print and Fax a Registration Form
Register Online (Please use for credit card payments only. Otherwise, please print and fax a registration form.)
The deadline for pre-registration is February 22, 2008. After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site.
If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Angela Nelson, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org.
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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 2007 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. All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.
Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the COPM Standards Meeting is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you might not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning Sponsorship/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is February 11, 2008. Sponsorship items requiring artwork should be returned by February 1, 2008.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Applications and Agreements
Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors
For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.
Hotel Information
Reservations may be made directly with the InterContinental Dallas by calling 972-386-6000 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel, Feburary 18, 2008. Please mention the API 2008 Spring Committee on Petroleum Standards Meeting to receive the group rate of $175 single or $195 double occupancy, plus applicable state and local tax and occupancy charge. After February 18, hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the group rate for a limited time. Rates apply three days prior to and after the dates of the meeting.
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Spouse/Guest Program
Breakfasts will be provided Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, 8:00 am - 10:00 am for registered spouses. In addition to breakfasts, other activities are being planned as follows:
Monday: Scrapbooking
Tuesday: Cooking School
Wednesday: Field Trip to Corsicana
If you have questions regarding these activities, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org. You may also contact Christy Hill, Christy Hill Events, Inc., at christy@christyhillevents.com.
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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.
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Who Should Attend
Industry professionals including:
- Engineers
- Loss/Control Specialists
- Sales and Marketing Managers
- Measurement Specialists
- Measurement Auditors
- Chemists
Anyone involved in Petroleum Measurement whose companies are:
- Oil Producers
- Transporters
- Refining and Marketing Firms
(Note: Your company doesn't have to be an API Member for you to participate in API Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meetings.)
Questions?
We look forward to your participation. If you have questions, please contact:
David Miller, Director, Standards, at 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org (Program)
Arnetta Smith, Senior Events Manager, at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org (Logistics)
Angela Nelson, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org (Registration)
| Future Meetings |
| 2008 | 2009 |
| Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting March 10-13, 2008 InterContinental Dallas Addison, Texas | Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting March 23-26, 2009 InterContinental Dallas Addison, Texas |
| Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting October 13-16, 2008 Hilton Long Beach Long Beach, California | Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting October 12-15, 2009 Hyatt Regency Calgary Calgary, Alberta, CANADA |