American Petroleum Institute

API’s AGENDA FOR AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE & SECURE AMERICAN ENERGY

Meeting America’s growing energy demand while keeping costs down requires access to U.S. resources, timely permitting, and policies that support investment. After significant progress throughout 2025 to reset the trajectory of American energy policy, this agenda outlines practical steps in 2026 to further protect consumers, strengthen reliability, and maintain U.S. energy leadership around the world. Read our Agenda for affordable, reliable and secure American energy.

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The Workforce Behind America’s Energy Leadership

With the return of the Paramount+ hit series Landman, API has launched a new national strategic campaign grounded in the growing, practical understanding of America’s energy needs, spotlighting the real-life landmen whose commitment to safety, opportunity and genius is powering America’s energy future.

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America Builds. America wins.

Building new infrastructure allows energy to flow faster and more easily which could make energy more affordable for consumers.

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API Standards, Certifications, Assessment and Training

API’s Global Industry Services (GIS) division is responsible for standards setting, certification, training, events, publications, and safety programs for industry operations. GIS works with leading industry subject-matter experts to develop and maintain more than 800 Standards and Recommended Practices for the natural gas and oil industry that drive safety, environmental protection, and sustainability across industry operations.