2024 AFPM Summit
The Summit delivers world-class technical sessions dedicated to improving plant-wide performance in the refining and petrochemical industries.
What’s New
Congress must vote to overturn Biden-Harris regulation banning most new gas cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. — AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement ahead of this week’s Congressional Review Act resolution vote in the House of Representatives to overturn EPA’s regulations that aim to phase out most new gas-powered cars by 2032.
Do refineries set the price of gasoline?
It is a common misconception that refiners set the price of gasoline. But, in fact, refiners are price takers—not price makers.
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.