What is API Spec Q1?

API Spec Q1 is a quality management standard for product manufacturers and is specifically geared toward the nuances of the oil and gas industry. Compared to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, API Q1 offers no compromise in terms of additional elements and documentation deemed valuable by the oil and natural gas industry.

The goal of this specification is to outline the minimum requirements for the development of a Quality Management System that provides for continual improvement, emphasizes defect prevention, and strives to minimize variation and waste from manufacturing organizations. It is designed to promote reliability in the manufacturing sector of the petroleum and natural gas industry.

Registered API Spec Q1 companies demonstrate to their customers that they can consistently provide reliable products and manufacturing-related processes that meet customer and legal requirements.

Do I need API Spec Q1 for my organization?

If your organization manufacture equipment or components of equipment used in the Oil and Natural Gas Production, implementing an API Spec Q1 quality management system may be just right for you.

By considering API Spec Q1, you will be demonstrating a desire to supply the oil and gas industry with the highest quality manufactured products as well as having a management team committed to the requirements set forth by of the oil and gas industry.

What are the benefits of API Spec Q1 Registration to my organization?

In the oil and gas industry, certification to API Spec Q1 remains one of most prestigious certifications in the industry. There are many benefits to the manufacturing companies that implement API Spec Q1 standard for their quality management, including:

1

Competitive Advantage

Clear competitive advantage over other companies without having API registration, providing you access to new world markets and increased market share and sales .

2

Reliability

Product reliability (risk reduction due to a well-documented quality management system).

3

Customer Satisfaction

Greater customers confidence in your products.

4

Efficiency

Improved operational efficiency, productivity, and product reliability.

5

Compliance

Statutory and regulatory compliance

Wondering, how we can help your organization?

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Whether you are:

  • New to APIQR/ Monogram Program and looking for registration/licensing for the first time; OR
  • Already an API licensee /APIQR registered organization looking to:
    1. continually improve your management system
    2. safeguard your organization from any possible suspension, or cancellation
    3. re-instate your licenses and registrations suspended by API

With our unmatched experience in dealing with APIQR/ Monogram Program and the knowledge of API specifications, we can assist your organization in many ways and offer technical assistance and support throughout your journey, like:

Complete Advisory

End to end Project

Complete Advisory Services

from application submission to the issuance of API licensing (end-to-end project).

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Gap Assessment

THIRD STEP

Gap Assessment

A full-scale assessment based on API audit program pattern to determine your readiness level before the final API audit.

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API Audit Closeout

THIRD STEP

API Audit Closeout

Assistance in closing post audit findings through API myCerts application portal. We act as a liaison between American Petroleum Institute (API) and your organization .

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API Spec. Training

THIRD STEP

API Specification Training

Customized training on API specifications and auditing to enhance your team skills.

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Supply Chain Audit

THIRD STEP

Supplier Assessment

In accordance with your established criteria or applicable API specification(s).

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Annual Support

THIRD STEP

Customized Quality Support

to ensure ongoing compliance, maintenance, and improvement of your quality management system, thus ensuring continued API licensing and registration.

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