What’s New
Q&A: Understanding the Recycled Materials Attribution Act
In an era of political divisions, bipartisan support can be hard to come by. The Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) is one of the rare exceptions, drawing support from lawmakers seeking to strengthen America’s recycling framework. As Congress considers the legislation, AFPM Vice President of Midstream and Petrochemicals Rob Benedict offers an overview of the proposal and what it would mean for manufacturers, recyclers and consumers.
What refiners are doing about the global diesel crunch
Diesel is the fuel of the global economy. It powers agriculture, heavy shipping and freight. Diesel costs, therefore, trickle down and get reflected throughout the economy, so it’s no wonder Americans and consumers everywhere want to know what’s going right now with diesel.
Issues and Policies
18.6 million
U.S. refining increased to more than 18.6 million barrels per day, almost 20% of global capacity.
$185 billion
Petrochemical manufacturers have invested $185 billion to expand operations to meet growing demand.