Ensuring Compliance and Innovation in Petroleum Measurement Standards

AUTOSOL recently attended the 2025 Spring Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards (COPM) Meeting in San Francisco, a critical gathering for the Oil and Gas industry. Hosted by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, this event brought together over 400 industry professionals and featured nearly 60 technical sessions. The extensive discussions reinforced the industry’s collective commitment to accurate and responsible custody transfer operations through the continuous development of measurement standards that support operational efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

The conference covered a wide range of topics relevant to both liquids and natural gas liquids (NGLs), including the integration of new fuel types into existing measurement frameworks. This diverse scope ensured that professionals from upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors could collaborate on best practices, share insights into evolving regulations, and explore the latest advancements in measurement technology.

Why Participation Matters

For companies that specialize in automation and measurement solutions, staying engaged in these discussions is essential. API standards shape the regulatory landscape, influencing the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of measurement data. By actively participating in these meetings, companies can contribute to shaping the next generation of standards while ensuring that their solutions remain aligned with industry requirements.

For AUTOSOL, these discussions are directly relevant to our work in automation and measurement solutions. Our AUTOSOL Communication Manager (ACM) plays a pivotal role in helping companies achieve compliance with industry measurement standards by enabling reliable data collection, transmission, and integration across complex measurement networks. As measurement requirements evolve, AUTOSOL remains committed to providing solutions that support our customers in achieving regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and data accuracy in their custody transfer and measurement applications.

Adapting to the Future of Measurement

As more companies embrace Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies, the need for scalable and secure measurement solutions continues to grow. AUTOSOL’s eACM, AUTOSOL’s edge-based polling, is designed to help companies navigate these new challenges. With its enhanced capabilities for cloud integration, advanced security protocols, and improved scalability, eACM ensures that organizations can efficiently manage their measurement data across increasingly complex and distributed systems.

By bridging the gap between legacy measurement infrastructure and modern IIoT-based architectures, eACM allows companies to adapt to evolving standards without disrupting existing operations. This forward-thinking approach ensures that AUTOSOL customers can confidently meet regulatory requirements, optimize their data management strategies, and improve overall operational visibility in an increasingly digital landscape.

Looking Ahead

Attending the API COPM Meeting not only allows us to stay informed about industry developments but also provides a valuable platform for collaboration with key stakeholders. The dedication of the industry in refining measurement techniques, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies underscores the importance of continued participation. By engaging in these technical discussions, AUTOSOL ensures that we remain at the forefront of measurement innovations, helping our customers navigate regulatory changes and optimize their measurement operations.

As the industry continues to adapt to new fuels, digital transformation, and evolving regulatory requirements, AUTOSOL will remain committed to delivering solutions that align with API measurement standards and support our customers in meeting their operational goals with confidence.