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Setting the standard for safety: AFPM recognizes top refining and petrochemical facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Annual Safety Awards, the industry’s most respected recognition of occupational and process safety excellence. Guided by AFPM’s Safety and Health Committee, these awards reflect the industry’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, safe and reliable operations, and a culture that puts people first—honoring facilities that consistently demonstrate outstanding safety performance.
AFPM supports FAA proposal to secure critical infrastructure from unauthorized drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) issued the following statements today supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposal which aims to protect certain fixed-site facilities, including fuel refineries and petrochemical manufacturing facilities, from unauthorized drone threats by restricting airspace around such critical infrastructure:
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.