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American Petroleum Institute

American Petroleum Institute

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American Petroleum Institute is currently blocked in Syria, as of .

Trade association setting standards and lobbying for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry

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Blocked in Syria. A community report in February 2026 documented that the site's API standards and codes, critical to the oil and gas industry, are unavailable in Syria, with the site stating the product is not offered in Syria among other sanctioned countries. No outreach to the organization has been made yet.

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Users in Syria cannot access the API codes, which are crucial for the oil and gas industry. "This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria"

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, American Petroleum Institute is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting American Petroleum Institute directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.