What is API Q2, and why is it important for my business?

API Specification Q2 is a set of quality management standards for companies providing services to the oil and gas industry. It sets standards of safety, operational performance and reliability, and compliance demonstrates a commitment to quality, mitigates risk and improves customer trust in a highly regulated sector.

What is the difference between API Q1 and API Q2?

Both are API quality management standards, but API Q1 primarily applies to manufacturers of equipment used in petroleum and natural gas operations, while API Q2 is intended for service providers operating in upstream oil and gas activities, with greater focus on service quality planning, contingency management and delivery performance.

Has API Specification Q2 been updated to a new edition?

Yes. API published the Third Edition of Specification Q2 on September 10, 2026. Because the release is recent, full implementation details are still emerging across the industry, and Accupoint plans to publish a complete summary of the changes.

Is the Accupoint Q2 platform difficult to use?

No. Accupoint Software features an intuitive interface that lets teams navigate and manage API Q2 compliance tasks without needing to be a technical expert.

Can Accupoint be customized to suit my company's specific needs?

Yes. Workflows, compliance tracking and reporting tools can be configured to a company's business processes, whether it is a small service provider or a large multinational operator.

Is customer support available with the software?

Yes. Accupoint offers real-time customer support for onboarding, troubleshooting and questions about using the platform to maintain API Q2 compliance.

How is the Accupoint Q2 solution priced?

Accupoint is priced based on the number of users accessing the system, so costs scale with actual usage. Billing can be structured on a quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis.

What is Accupoint Software?

Accupoint Software is a cloud-based enterprise compliance management platform built for oil and gas organizations. It helps companies manage API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 29001, and ISO 31000 requirements in a single unified system, with modules for audit management, CAPA, document control, risk management, and training.

Which compliance standards does Accupoint support?

Accupoint supports API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, API Spec 6A, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 29001, ISO 31000, ISO 45001, and OSHA PSM. Each standard has a dedicated software module purpose-built for oil and gas and energy sector requirements.

What industries does Accupoint compliance software serve?

Accupoint serves upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas companies, petrochemical plants, oilfield service suppliers, manufacturing operations, mining and metals companies, offshore support organizations, renewable energy companies, and field service teams.

Is Accupoint available on mobile devices?

Yes. Accupoint offers MPX, a mobile solution that gives field teams access to compliance workflows, inspection records, and quality data from any device. It is designed for use in remote oilfield and industrial environments.

How does Accupoint help with API Q1 audit readiness?

Accupoint's InterLink module is built specifically for API Spec Q1 compliance. It centralizes document control, manages corrective actions, automates audit scheduling, tracks nonconformances, and maintains a complete audit trail so organizations stay audit-ready at all times without manual scrambling.

QMS software for every API and ISO standard you carry.

Accupoint's Quality Hub provides QMS software for oil and gas manufacturers and service suppliers. API Spec Q1, Q2, 6A/6D, ISO 9001 and ISO 29001 run as five configurations of one connected system, with the same document control, CAPA workflow and audit trail.

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Quality management dashboard tracking audit readiness and CAPA closure rate across API Q1, Q2, 6A, ISO 9001 and ISO 29001.

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Five standards. One underlying system.

Start with the QHSE Core, then add standards-specific bundles that extend your system with pre-configured workflows, documentation, and compliance requirements tailored to API and ISO management standards.

API Spec Q1

API Q1 Solution

Purpose-built for manufacturers of oilfield equipment, pipeline components and drilling tools.

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API Spec Q2

API Q2 Solution

Built for service supply organizations including maintenance, inspection and logistics providers.

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API Spec 6A|6D|6DSS

API 6A|6D|6DSS Solution

QMS controls for wellhead and valve equipment manufacturers; design specification and manufacturing.

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ISO 9001

ISO 9001 Solution

General quality management for multi-site, multi-team organizations pursuing certification.

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ISO 29001

ISO 29001 Solution

Sector specific quality management system for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas supply chains.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included in every Quality Hub solution.

Document control & version history

Audit Scheduling and Findings

CAPA and Root Cause Workflows

Supplier and Vendor Quality Tracking

Training and Competency Records

Real Time Analytics Dashboard

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Accupoint Quality Hub FAQs

Can I manage more than one standard at the same time?

Yes. Most manufacturers running API Q1 also carry ISO 9001. Both live in the same account, sharing document control and training records.

Do I need separate logins for each solution?

No. One login gives your team access to every standard your organization is licensed for.

How long does implementation take?

Most deployments go live within 72 hours, depending on the number of standards involved.

Which standard should I start with?

Start with the standard your customers or certification body require first. API Spec Q1 suits manufacturers, API Spec Q2 suits service suppliers, API Spec 6A/6D suits wellhead and valve equipment manufacturers, and ISO 9001 suits organizations pursuing general quality certification. You can add the others later on the same platform without migrating data.

What is a quality management system (QMS) for API Spec Q1?

A QMS for API Spec Q1 is the documented set of processes, records and controls a manufacturer uses to show it meets API Q1 requirements. Accupoint's Quality Hub manages those records, including document control, audits, CAPA, supplier quality and training, in one connected system.

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