Build an oil-and-gas quality management system designed for demanding customer, product and service requirements — and prepare your organization for APIQR certification.
Qdot provides end-to-end API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Saudi Arabia for organizations operating across the petroleum and natural gas supply chain. Our support includes applicability and scope review, gap assessment, quality management system development, risk and contingency controls, supplier management, operational controls, competence, inspection and testing, service quality planning, internal audit, management review, corrective action and API audit readiness.
For organizations seeking API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Saudi Arabia, Qdot supports implementation and certification readiness; the American Petroleum Institute Quality Registrar (APIQR) conducts the applicable API certification process and issues the Certificate of Registration after successful completion of API program requirements.
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API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy and Certification Support Across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most important oil, gas, petrochemical and energy supply chains. Manufacturers, fabricators, equipment suppliers, specialist processors, engineering/product organizations, field-service companies and well-site service providers increasingly need robust quality systems that can withstand demanding customer qualification, vendor approval and certification expectations.
Qdot’s API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Saudi Arabia helps organizations determine which specification is applicable, define an eligible scope, build the required management system, implement operational controls and generate the objective evidence needed for an API audit. We work with leadership, quality, engineering, manufacturing, operations, service delivery, procurement, supply chain, maintenance, HSE, inspection and testing functions as relevant to the organization.
Organizations pursuing API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Saudi Arabia should first understand that Q1 and Q2 are separate API specifications with different applicability. Some organizations may need API Q1, some may need API Q2, and a limited number of organizations may have distinct activities that justify separate Q1 and Q2 registrations. Qdot starts with applicability and scope analysis before recommending the certification route.
What Are API Specification Q1 and API Specification Q2?
API Specification Q1 is a petroleum and natural gas industry quality management specification for organizations providing products and product-related activities. Its current 10th edition broadened applicability beyond traditional manufacturing to include a wider range of product realization and product-related activities where the organization provides products for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry.
API Specification Q2 is a quality management specification for service supply organizations in the petroleum and natural gas industry. The newly published 3rd edition clarifies that Q2 is intended specifically for organizations providing well-site services and services associated with well construction, intervention, production and abandonment.
Both specifications emphasize reliable delivery, prevention of nonconformities, risk management, control of suppliers and operational processes, corrective action, management responsibility and continual improvement, but the detailed requirements and eligible scopes are different.
Current API Q1 & Q2 Standards Status — September 2026
API Spec Q1: The current basis is API Specification Q1, 10th Edition. API’s official update page lists Addendum 2 (June 2025) together with the applicable errata and earlier addendum. Organizations should maintain access to the current API publication and all applicable program updates.
API Spec Q2: API published API Specification Q2, 3rd Edition on 10 September 2026. Its APIQR effective date is 1 October 2027. Voluntary 3rd-edition audits may begin from 1 February 2027; new applicants must use the 3rd edition from 5 April 2027; all Q2-registered organizations must transition by 1 October 2027; and any remaining 2nd-edition certificates are scheduled for withdrawal on 1 October 2029.
API Q1 or API Q2 — Which One Does Your Organization Need?
| Question | API Spec Q1 | API Spec Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Products and product-related activities for the petroleum and natural gas industry. | Well-site services associated with well construction, intervention, production and abandonment. |
| Typical organization | Manufacturer, fabricator, equipment/product supplier or eligible product-related organization. | Upstream well-site service supply organization. |
| Examples of activities | Manufacturing, product realization and certain product-related activities, subject to scope eligibility. | Cementing, well intervention, stimulation, wireline/coiled-tubing or other eligible well-site services, depending on actual scope. |
| Standalone engineering / NDE / transport etc. | May be eligible under Q1 when within the Q1 applicability and product-related scope. | Q2 3rd edition specifically excludes several standalone services from certification scope. |
| Certification body / registrar | APIQR. | APIQR. |
| Can Q1 and Q2 both apply? | Potentially, if distinct eligible activities and scopes justify separate registrations. | Potentially, but do not combine them merely for marketing; applicability must be demonstrated. |
Important Q2 3rd Edition Scope Change
The Q2 3rd edition introduces a major applicability clarification. It is focused on well-site services and services associated with well-site activities in oil and gas well construction, intervention, production and abandonment. API’s transition notice states that the 3rd edition was not developed for organizations that only provide certain standalone services such as calibration, engineering, design, training/technical consulting, NDE inspection, transportation, project management, software, manufacturing/product realization, or rental/provision of service-related product without an accompanying eligible service.
This is especially important for Saudi Arabia because many oil-and-gas contractors describe themselves broadly as “service companies.” Before investing in API Q2 certification, the organization should verify that its actual customer-facing scope remains eligible under the current Q2 rules. Where an organization’s activities are product-related rather than eligible well-site services, API Q1 may be the more appropriate management-system route.
API Q1 Certification in Saudi Arabia
API Q1 Certification in Saudi Arabia is relevant to organizations that provide products or eligible product-related activities to the petroleum and natural gas industry and want their management system registered by APIQR. Q1 is designed around the quality, reliability and risk demands of the oil and gas supply chain and goes beyond a generic quality-management approach by addressing sector-specific controls.
Qdot’s API Q1 Consultancy in Saudi Arabia can include applicability review, gap assessment, management-system documentation, risk assessment, contingency planning, supplier controls, design and development where applicable, purchasing, manufacturing and service-related controls, inspection/testing, traceability, product release, nonconforming product, change management, corrective action, internal audit and management review.
Key API Q1 Implementation Areas
- QMS scope and applicability for the organization’s petroleum and natural-gas products or product-related activities.
- Quality policy, objectives, organization, responsibilities and management-system planning.
- Risk assessment and management of operational and supply-chain risks.
- Contingency planning for disruptions that could affect product conformity or delivery.
- Design and development controls where applicable to the certified scope.
- Supplier evaluation, purchasing controls and risk-based supplier monitoring.
- Product realization, manufacturing, fabrication, machining, welding, coating, heat treatment or other controlled processes as applicable.
- Inspection, testing, calibration, acceptance and release controls.
- Identification, traceability and preservation of product.
- Control of nonconforming product and customer-related nonconformities.
- Change management and management of process, product or supplier changes.
- Corrective action, data analysis, internal audit and management review.
API Q2 Certification in Saudi Arabia
API Q2 Certification in Saudi Arabia is designed for eligible upstream service supply organizations whose work involves well-site services and associated activities. The specification addresses service quality, operational execution, risk, service-related product, contingency planning, service quality plans, preventive maintenance, supplier controls and the prevention of service failures and non-productive time.
Qdot’s API Q2 Consultancy in Saudi Arabia starts with a scope-eligibility review because the 3rd edition narrows and clarifies the certification scope. Where Q2 applies, we support development of the QMS, service-quality controls, risk management, contingency planning, service design where applicable, operational procedures, service-related product controls, maintenance and inspection, competence, supplier management, field records, nonconformity management, internal audits and APIQR readiness.
Key API Q2 Implementation Areas
- Eligible well-site service scope and location structure.
- Service quality planning and controls for consistent execution.
- Risk assessment for service delivery, personnel, equipment, suppliers and operational conditions.
- Contingency planning for critical service disruptions and loss of essential resources.
- Control of service-related product, equipment and consumables used in service delivery.
- Preventive maintenance, inspection and test programs for service equipment.
- Competence, training and qualification of personnel performing service activities.
- Supplier and subcontractor controls based on risk and criticality.
- Operational planning, field documentation and verification of service requirements.
- Control of nonconforming service and customer-impacting events.
- Root cause analysis, corrective action and lessons learned.
- Internal audit, management review and performance monitoring.
API Q1 & Q2 Certification Is Different from API Monogram Licensing
APIQR registration to API Spec Q1 or API Spec Q2 is a management-system certification route. The API Monogram Program is different: it is a voluntary product licensing program that authorizes eligible manufacturers to apply the API Monogram to products that conform to applicable API product specifications and licensing requirements.
An organization may pursue API Q1 registration without necessarily holding a Monogram product license. Conversely, organizations seeking a Monogram license must meet the applicable API Q1 and product-specific program requirements. Qdot can help clients understand the difference and structure the management system, but any claim involving API certification, APIQR registration, API Monogram licensing or use of API marks must follow API’s official program rules.
Our API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy Methodology in Saudi Arabia
1. Applicability & Scope Review
Confirm whether Q1, Q2, or separate scopes are appropriate; review products, services, locations, customer requirements and API eligibility.
2. Current-State Gap Assessment
Assess the existing QMS against the applicable edition, APIQR program requirements and relevant API advisories.
3. Implementation Roadmap
Create a prioritized action plan covering documentation, process changes, records, training, responsibilities and audit readiness.
4. QMS Architecture & Documentation
Develop or revise policies, procedures, process maps, forms, registers and records aligned to the applicable API requirements.
5. Risk & Contingency Controls
Establish risk methods, criticality criteria, contingency plans and evidence of testing/review appropriate to products or services.
6. Supplier & Purchasing Controls
Implement supplier evaluation, critical-supplier controls, purchasing requirements, outsourced-process controls and monitoring.
7. Operational / Product / Service Controls
Implement the controls that demonstrate consistent product realization or well-site service delivery within the certified scope.
8. Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Verification
Strengthen inspection/test controls, measuring equipment, maintenance, acceptance criteria and verification records as applicable.
9. Competence & Awareness
Define competence requirements and establish training, qualification and awareness evidence for personnel affecting product or service quality.
10. Performance, NCR & Corrective Action
Build KPI monitoring, nonconformity controls, root-cause analysis, corrective action and management of recurring issues.
11. Internal Audit & Management Review
Conduct or support a full-system internal audit and management review, then close readiness gaps before API audit.
12. APIQR Application & Audit Readiness
Support conformity-matrix preparation, application readiness, audit evidence organization, mock interviews and corrective-action readiness after API audit findings.
APIQR Certification Process
API Q1 and API Q2 certifications are administered through the American Petroleum Institute Quality Registrar (APIQR). The organization applies through API’s myCerts portal, API reviews the application and scope, and the required audit process is then scheduled. Qdot can prepare the organization for these steps but does not issue the API certificate.
API’s current public guidance states that a management system must be operational for at least four months before registration, with a documented full-system internal audit and management review completed. Applicants must also satisfy current APIQR program requirements, applicable advisories and the requirements of the selected specification.
API’s current process distinguishes between Q1 and Q2 audit structures: API Spec Q1 applicants undergo an initial audit, while API Spec Q2 applicants undergo a two-stage audit. Registered organizations are subject to ongoing annual full-system audits under APIQR requirements. Exact audit planning, duration, expenses and any follow-up or re-audit requirements are determined by API according to the organization’s scope, size, locations, findings and program rules.
API Q1 & Q2 Documentation and Records
- Quality management system scope and process interaction documentation.
- Quality policy, objectives and responsibilities.
- Risk assessment and risk-treatment / mitigation records.
- Contingency plans and evidence of review or testing.
- Customer requirement review and contract/order controls.
- Design and development records where applicable.
- Supplier evaluation, approved-supplier controls and purchasing records.
- Operational, manufacturing, service-quality or field procedures.
- Inspection, test, calibration, maintenance and acceptance records.
- Identification, traceability, preservation and release records as applicable.
- Nonconformity, concession, corrective-action and root-cause records.
- Change-management records.
- Competence, training and qualification records.
- Internal audit programme, audit reports and corrective actions.
- Management review records and performance trends.
API Q1 & Q2 for Oil & Gas Manufacturers and Product Suppliers
Saudi manufacturers supplying valves, pressure-control equipment, drilling and production equipment, piping/tubular products, machined components, fabricated assemblies, instrumentation, engineered products and other oil-and-gas equipment can use API Q1 to establish a sector-specific QMS that addresses product reliability, process control and supply-chain risk. Eligibility and scope should be confirmed against the current API Q1 requirements and the activities performed at the facility.
For organizations pursuing API Monogram product licensing in addition to Q1 registration, the management system must also interface with the applicable API product specification and Monogram program requirements. Qdot can support the QMS and readiness process; product licensing and use of the API Monogram remain controlled by API.
API Q2 for Well-Site Service Organizations
Saudi upstream service organizations performing eligible well-site services can use API Q2 to improve consistency of field execution, service quality, equipment readiness, supplier control and operational risk management. The Q2 3rd-edition scope is particularly important when determining eligibility, because standalone support services are no longer treated the same way as eligible well-site service scopes.
Examples of operations that may fall within Q2 depending on the organization’s actual service scope include cementing, stimulation, well intervention, coiled tubing, wireline, pressure pumping and other well-site services connected to well construction, intervention, production or abandonment. Final scope acceptance is determined through API’s certification process.
Integration with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Many Saudi oil-and-gas organizations already operate ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 systems. Qdot can map existing controls so common management-system elements are reused without creating unnecessary duplication. However, API Q1 and Q2 have petroleum-sector-specific requirements that must be implemented and evidenced separately where they go beyond the existing ISO system.
A well-designed integrated system can align leadership, objectives, risk, document control, competence, procurement, internal audit, management review and corrective action while retaining API-specific operational, product and service controls.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & Certification Across Saudi Cities
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Riyadh
Riyadh hosts corporate headquarters, engineering organizations, procurement centres, industrial manufacturers and energy-sector contractors. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Riyadh to determine applicable scope, develop the QMS and prepare audit evidence. Organizations seeking API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Riyadh receive structured APIQR readiness support appropriate to their actual product or well-site service activities.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jeddah
Jeddah’s manufacturing, logistics, marine, trading and industrial-service base supports energy-sector supply chains across the western region. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jeddah for eligible manufacturers and service organizations, together with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where the organization’s scope meets current API requirements.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Dammam
Dammam is one of Saudi Arabia’s most important oil-and-gas manufacturing and service centres. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Dammam for equipment manufacturers, fabricators, inspection/test operations, product-related suppliers and eligible well-site service companies. API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Dammam support includes gap assessment, implementation, internal audit and APIQR readiness.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Khobar
Al Khobar hosts major engineering, oilfield-service, energy and supply-chain organizations. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Al Khobar with particular attention to scope eligibility, corporate/support functions, supplier management, service delivery and audit evidence. API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Khobar support is tailored to the organization’s eligible operational scope.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Dhahran
Dhahran is at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s energy ecosystem. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Dhahran for manufacturers, technical suppliers and well-site service organizations that need a stronger sector-specific QMS. API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Dhahran readiness includes APIQR scope review, implementation, internal audit and management review support.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jubail
Jubail’s petrochemical, energy, industrial and engineering supply chain includes manufacturers and specialist contractors that may benefit from API Q1 or, where eligible, API Q2. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jubail and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness based on the organization’s actual products, services and API scope.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Yanbu
Yanbu supports refining, petrochemicals, industrial manufacturing, maintenance and energy supply chains. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Yanbu for eligible product organizations and oil-and-gas service providers, with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness focused on risk, supplier control, operational evidence and audit preparation.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Ahsa & Hofuf
Al Ahsa and Hofuf are strategically connected to Eastern Province oilfield and industrial activities. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Al Ahsa and Hofuf for oilfield equipment suppliers, workshops, manufacturers and eligible well-site service organizations, together with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Abqaiq
Abqaiq and surrounding Eastern Province operations support upstream oilfield activities and specialist service supply chains. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Abqaiq to strengthen product/service quality controls and prepares eligible organizations for API Q1 & Q2 Certification requirements.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Ras Tanura
Ras Tanura is closely associated with Saudi energy, marine and industrial operations. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Ras Tanura for eligible manufacturers, technical suppliers and service organizations, with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness aligned to applicable APIQR scope requirements.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Khafji
Al Khafji supports oilfield and energy operations in the northern Eastern Province. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Al Khafji for organizations supplying products or eligible well-site services and supports API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where API registration is commercially or contractually required.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Rabigh
Rabigh’s refining, petrochemical and industrial activities create demand for high-quality equipment, fabrication, maintenance and supply-chain support. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Rabigh and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness for organizations with eligible oil-and-gas product or service scopes.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Makkah & Madinah
Organizations based in Makkah and Madinah that manufacture or supply eligible oil-and-gas products or provide qualifying services elsewhere in the Kingdom can use Qdot’s API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy to build a compliant QMS. API Q1 & Q2 Certification support is based on the actual certified facility, scope and API location requirements.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Qassim & Buraidah
Manufacturers and industrial suppliers in Qassim and Buraidah may serve national energy-sector customers from central Saudi Arabia. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where the organization’s petroleum-industry products or services meet API applicability.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Kharj
Al Kharj’s industrial base includes manufacturing, fabrication, logistics and technical supply organizations. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Al Kharj and supports API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness for organizations with eligible oil-and-gas product or well-site service scopes.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jazan
Jazan’s industrial and downstream development can create opportunities for equipment manufacturers, fabricators and energy-sector service providers. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jazan and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness based on current API scope requirements.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Tabuk & Northern Saudi Arabia
Organizations in Tabuk and northern Saudi Arabia that support energy, infrastructure or oilfield activities can use API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy to strengthen sector-specific quality controls. API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness is provided where the organization has a qualifying API scope.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Abha & Khamis Mushait
Manufacturers and service organizations in the southern region that supply oil-and-gas customers can use Qdot’s API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy to improve management-system maturity and prepare for APIQR assessment where applicable. API Q1 & Q2 Certification support remains scope-dependent.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & Certification in Saudi Industrial Cities and Energy Hubs
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Dammam Industrial Cities
Dammam industrial areas contain major oilfield equipment manufacturers, machine shops, fabricators, component suppliers and energy-sector service companies. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Dammam Industrial Cities and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness with strong focus on manufacturing controls, supplier quality, inspection/testing, risk and API scope eligibility.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)
SPARK is a major energy-sector industrial ecosystem in the Eastern Province. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in SPARK for manufacturers, technology providers and eligible well-site service organizations seeking stronger petroleum-industry quality systems. API Q1 & Q2 Certification in SPARK support includes applicability review, implementation and APIQR readiness.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jubail Industrial City
Jubail Industrial City supports petrochemical, energy, manufacturing and industrial supply-chain organizations. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jubail Industrial City for eligible manufacturers and service providers and supports API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where Q1 or Q2 is applicable.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Yanbu Industrial City
Yanbu Industrial City combines refining, petrochemical, industrial and port-related operations. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Yanbu Industrial City for oil-and-gas product suppliers and qualifying service organizations, with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness focused on sector-specific QMS controls.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Ras Al-Khair City for Mining Industries
Ras Al-Khair is primarily a mining and minerals industrial hub, but some engineering, equipment and technical suppliers may serve petroleum and natural-gas customers. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Ras Al-Khair only where the organization has an eligible API scope, and supports API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness accordingly.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries
Jazan’s industrial and downstream ecosystem includes large-scale facilities, logistics and supply-chain opportunities. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries for organizations with eligible petroleum-industry products or services and supports API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Riyadh Industrial Cities
Riyadh industrial areas include manufacturers, fabricators, machine shops and technical suppliers serving customers throughout Saudi Arabia. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Riyadh Industrial Cities and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where the facility’s scope meets Q1 or Q2 applicability.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Jeddah Industrial Cities
Jeddah industrial areas support manufacturing, logistics, marine and technical supply chains. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Jeddah Industrial Cities for eligible petroleum-industry suppliers, with API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness based on the organization’s actual activities.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Sudair City for Industry and Business
Manufacturers and engineered-product suppliers in Sudair may serve oil-and-gas customers nationally. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Sudair City for Industry and Business and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness where API applicability is established.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Al Kharj Industrial City
Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Al Kharj Industrial City for manufacturers, fabricators and service providers supplying the petroleum and natural-gas sector. API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness includes scope review, gap assessment, QMS implementation, internal audit and management review.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Rabigh Industrial Area
Rabigh’s refining and petrochemical ecosystem creates demand for equipment, fabrication and specialist industrial services. Qdot provides API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Rabigh industrial areas and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness for organizations with eligible Q1 or Q2 scopes.
API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy & API Q1 & Q2 Certification in Other MODON Industrial Cities
Qdot can provide API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy and API Q1 & Q2 Certification readiness across additional MODON industrial locations, including Qassim, Al Ahsa, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Najran and Asir, when organizations in those locations manufacture petroleum-industry products or provide services that satisfy current API applicability requirements.
Multi-Site and Location Considerations
APIQR offers multi-site registration for organizations that meet its multi-site requirements and operate a common management system across multiple locations. However, API’s Q2 program also has specific location requirements and advisories that must be considered when defining the registration structure. Qdot can help map headquarters, support functions, manufacturing sites, yards, workshops and service locations before the application is submitted.
The website should avoid promising that every office, warehouse or project location can automatically be included on one Q1 or Q2 certificate. API determines certification scope and location treatment under its current program rules.
Why Choose Qdot for API Q1 & Q2 Consultancy in Saudi Arabia?
- Focused understanding of oil-and-gas quality-management requirements rather than generic ISO-only implementation.
- Applicability review before implementation so organizations do not pursue the wrong API specification.
- Practical support for manufacturers, product-related organizations and eligible well-site service companies.
- Gap assessment, documentation, implementation coaching, internal audit, management review and API audit readiness.
- Support for Q2 3rd-edition transition and scope review during the 2026–2027 transition period.
- Ability to integrate API Q1/Q2 controls with existing ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 systems.
- Coverage across Riyadh, Eastern Province, Jubail, Yanbu and Saudi industrial/energy hubs.
- Clear separation between consultancy and APIQR certification to protect accuracy and client expectations.
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FAQs
API Spec Q1 is a petroleum and natural gas industry quality management specification for organizations that provide products and eligible product-related activities. The current basis is Q1 10th Edition with applicable addenda and errata.
API Spec Q2 is a petroleum and natural gas industry quality management specification for service supply organizations. The 3rd edition, published in September 2026, clarifies its focus on eligible well-site services associated with well construction, intervention, production and abandonment.
No. Q1 aligns with many quality-management concepts found in ISO 9001 but includes additional petroleum-industry requirements and sector-specific controls.
No. Q2 is designed for eligible oil-and-gas service supply organizations and contains sector-specific requirements for service quality, risk, contingency planning and field-service controls.
Neither is “better.” The correct choice depends on the organization’s actual products, activities and customer-facing scope.
Potentially, if it has distinct eligible scopes that justify separate registrations. Applicability should be reviewed before applying.
The American Petroleum Institute Quality Registrar (APIQR) administers certification and issues Certificates of Registration after successful completion of the applicable process.
No. Qdot provides consultancy, implementation, internal audit and certification-readiness support. APIQR makes the certification decision and issues the certificate.
Q1 registration certifies the management system. API Monogram is a separate product licensing program tied to applicable API product specifications and authorization to use the Monogram mark.
API Spec Q1 10th Edition is the current basis, with applicable addenda and errata published by API.
API Spec Q2 3rd Edition was published on 10 September 2026, with an APIQR effective date of 1 October 2027. Transition requirements apply during 2026–2029.
The 3rd edition narrows Q2 to eligible well-site services. API’s transition notice identifies several standalone service categories that are not eligible as standalone Q2 certification scopes. The organization should review Q1 or another suitable route where applicable.
API’s public program requirements state that the management system must be operational for at least four months before registration, with a full-system internal audit and management review completed.
Yes. A documented full-system internal audit is part of APIQR readiness requirements.
Yes. The organization must perform and document management review before registration.
API’s current public guidance states that registered organizations undergo annual audits to maintain registration.
Timing depends on scope, organization size, existing QMS maturity, number of sites, process complexity, documentation and speed of implementation. A gap assessment is the best basis for a realistic project plan.
Cost depends on API application/registration fees, audit duration, travel or audit expenses, organization size, scope, sites and any follow-up requirements. Consultancy fees are separate from API fees.
Yes. Common management-system controls can be integrated, but API-specific product/service and program requirements must remain fully implemented.
No. API certification may support supplier qualification, tendering or customer confidence, but each customer maintains its own vendor, technical and commercial approval requirements.