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Video: Alkylation Safety & the Production of Cleaner Gasoline

Watch our newly released video highlighting the safety approach and measures used by U.S. refineries with hydrofluoric acid (HF) alkylation units.

Hurricanes: Preparing for Disruption

Our nation’s refiners and petrochemical manufacturers have developed robust preparedness measures that can be taken in the event of a hurricane or extreme weather event.

What’s New

Why California vehicle bans & Virginia policy matter to AFPM

Oct 2

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AFPM Communications

You may have seen that AFPM is shining a spotlight on the Commonwealth of Virginia and its unlikely tie to California’s looming ban on gasoline and diesel vehicles. Allow us to explain why, and also to lay out the current state of vehicle mandates and bans in Virginia.

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AFPM statement on NHTSA’s CAFE and fuel efficiency standards

Sep 28

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AFPM Communications

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023—American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Director of Fuels & Vehicle Policy Patrick Kelly today testified before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration against its proposal on two vehicle groups that serves as a de facto ban on internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Issues and Policies

Tax & Trade

Tax & Trade

The U.S. refining and petrochemical industries are among the most competitive in the world, due to a competitive tax code...

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Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals

Our members abide by numerous chemical policies and regulations administered in the U.S. Many regional policies are shared and...

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Fuels & Vehicles

Fuels & Vehicles

U.S. refiners purchase crude oil from world markets to manufacture the gasoline, diesel and other fuels that keep Americans moving...

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Safety & Health

Safety & Health

Safety is a core value of fuel and petrochemical manufacturers, who work together to enhance safety in an efficient and effective...

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Environment

Environment

Since 1980, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is up more than 292 percent, our population has grown by more than 62 percent, vehicle...

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Security

Security

Ensuring that facilities are secure and prepared to deter threats is a top priority for U.S. refiners and petrochemical...

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Investing in the infrastructure that supports America’s fuel and petrochemical industries is just as important to ensuring...

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18.6 million

U.S. refining increased to more than 18.6 million barrels per day, almost 20% of global capacity.

4 million

We create the jobs that employ more than 4 million Americans in 33 states.

$185 billion

Petrochemical manufacturers have invested $185 billion to expand operations to meet growing demand.

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