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.

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2025 AFPM Summit

The Summit delivers world-class technical sessions dedicated to improving plant-wide performance in the refining and petrochemical industries.

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Summer fun… brought to you by American-made fuels & petrochemicals

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AFPM Communications
Summertime means sunshine, sundaes and summer travel, so it’s no surprise that many Americans spend more time this season on the road, on the water and in the air. Whether vacationing or visiting family and friends across the country and around the world, petroleum fuels 90% of transportation energy demand in the United States and remains the number one source of energy worldwide.

AFPM statement on budget reconciliation

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AFPM Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on the United States Senate’s budget reconciliation bill.

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.