January 19-23, 2009
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas USA
API's Exploration & Production Winter Standards Meeting will be held January 19-23, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
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:
- Task Groups on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Line Pipe
- Work Group on Sour Service Products and other topics
- Resource Groups on Coiled Tubular Goods, Threading and Gauging, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Well Cements
- Drilling, Completion and Fracturing Fluids
- Quality Programs
Meetings of the API Subcommittee on Oil Well Cements (SC 10), will address:
- Testing Well Cements
- Well Cement Manufacturing Specifications
- Casing Centralizers
- Cementing Float Equipment
- Cement Sheath Evaluation
- Shrinkage and Expansion in Oil Well Cements
- Worldwide Cementing Practices
Meetings of the API Subcommittee on Drilling Fluid Materials (SC 13), will address:
Preliminary Program and Registration Information
Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and registration information.
The deadline for pre-registration is December 31, 2008. 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 Goematt at 202-682-8195 or goematte@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 2008 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.
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 December 31, 2008. You may also register a first-time attendee on your on-line registration form in Cvent if you use the online method to register. You’ll find the Sponsored Attendee category by clicking on the drop-down box under Guest Information. On-site registration will not be accepted for Sponsored Attendees.
For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.
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
- Building traffic to your tabletop or website from people who may not have known about your company
- 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 and exhibitors 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 Sponsorship/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is December 26, 2008. Please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org for more information.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Applications and Agreements
Hotel Information
Reservations may be made directly with the Grand Hyatt San Antonio by calling 1-800-233-1234 or 210-224-1234. Requests for reservations will be taken until 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel on December 26, 2008 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Please mention the API E&P Winter Standards Meeting to receive the group rate of $189 single or $214 double occupancy, plus applicable taxes.
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. The fee is $125 fee charged for spouses and guests to attend and participate in planned activities.
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 Exploration and Production Standards Committees and Subcommittees. The meeting should also be of interest to:
- Manufacturers of Cement
- Users of Well Cement
- Manufacturers of Drilling Fluids
- Users of Drilling Fluids
- Personnel of Drilling Mud Companies
- Personnel of Service & Supply Companies
- People involved in construction and non-destructive testing of pipelines and related facilities
- People involved in construction of casing and tubing
Industry professionals who are likely to benefit by attending the meeting include:
- Engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers
- Equipment and material buyers
- Environmental and safety professionals
- Technical advisors
You do not have to be an API Member to participate.
Future Meetings
2010 E&P Winter Standards Meeting
January 25-29, 2010
InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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