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Upstream program staff are revising the program to take place over the two-week period. An updated program will be available soon.

Event Update

Due to the continuing circumstances caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and after much thoughtful deliberation and evaluation of the evolving situation, we regret to advise that we decided to move the 2022 Exploration & Production Winter Meeting and the 2022 API/AGA Joint Committee on Oil and Gas Pipeline Welding Committee Meeting to a fully virtual format. These virtual meetings will be held over a two-week period, January 24-28, 2022, and January 31-February 4, 2022.

We appreciate that this international public health situation is one that is out of everyone’s control. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause to you and your business needs. In making this difficult decision, paramount is the health, safety, and welfare of our attendees. We acknowledge that the increase in company-mandated travel restrictions, as well as growing concerns over exposure, have made it impossible to ensure the execution of a successful conference experience this winter.

At present, Upstream staff is revising the program, and we will provide an update as soon as possible.

Finally, we are asking the Hyatt Regency Dallas to cancel all reservations from the API group room block. You should confirm with the hotel that your reservation has been canceled and/or rebook if you will still come for other business. If you made your reservation outside the API group room block, you would need to contact the hotel directly. Please remember that cancelations must be received by the hotel at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to your expected arrival, and a cancellation number must be obtained, or the card will be charged for the first night’s room rate.

Please send any questions to [email protected].

Reason for Attending

Participation in the Exploration & Production Winter Standards Meeting, remains an invaluable opportunity to be a part of how the U.S. petroleum industry develops and maintains state-of-the-art standards.

To ensure that the meetings are open to all who may have a “direct and material interest in the subject of the standard”, we have added virtual participation as a registration option with a registration fee to support the virtual meeting capabilities. This is in accord with our ANSI accredited Procedures for Standards Development, which state the following regarding openness and meeting procedures, emphasis added:

5.2 Due Process
5.2.1 Openness
Participation in API standards activities is open to all parties (persons and organizations) that have a direct and material interest in the subject of a standard.

5.2.2 Balance
5.2.2.1 Overview
API seeks broad input to its standardization activities including the participation of all parties representing interest categories appropriate to the nature of the standard and allows for open attendance at standards meetings.

5.10 Standards Meeting Procedures
5.10.1 General
Committees dealing with standards activities shall meet as needed to conduct their work. Except for those portions of meetings dealing with policy and/or budget issues, standards meetings are open to all interested parties.

Benefits of Participation:

• Gain access to technical committee meetings covering API upstream standards and best practices used throughout the industry to promote safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound operations.
• Learn about the latest API sponsored research and development including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
• Network with colleagues and establish new business connections.
• Connect with exhibitors to learn about products, services, and technologies that may be important to your company.
• Qualify for the chance to win one of two complimentary registrations to the 2022 Exploration & Production Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials during the two networking breaks on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
• Earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) to maintain professional certifications.

Questions?

Registration (attendees, sponsors, or exhibitors): 202-682-8195 or [email protected]
Logistics: Arnetta Smith, 202-682-8149 or [email protected]

Program:

• Program: David Miller, 202-682-8159 or [email protected]
• Program: Roland Goodman, 202-682-8571 or [email protected]
• CSOEM Committee Information: Kierra Beliveau, 202-682-8565 or [email protected]
• API Membership status: Lillie Saunders, 202-682-8475 or [email protected]