American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

We make the products that make progress possible.

AFPM is the leading trade association representing the makers of the fuels that keep us moving, the petrochemicals that are the essential building blocks for modern life and the midstream companies that get our feedstocks and products where they need to go.

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2026 AFPM Annual Meeting

The world's premier refining meeting. Executives, decision-makers, and technical experts from across the downstream sector.

2026 International Petrochemical Conference

The AFPM International Petrochemical Conference is one of the largest petrochemical events in the world, attracting thousands of participants from companies across the globe.

What’s New

AFPM responds to temporary Jones Act waiver

Mar 18

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AFPM Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today in response to the Trump administration’s decision to issue a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act.

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AFPM: EPA’s data-driven RMP proposal will support safety of workers and communities

Mar 10

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AFPM Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Leslie Bellas, testified today during a public hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed revisions to its Risk Management Program (RMP) rule.

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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 196 percent, our population has grown 47 percent, vehicle miles...

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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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