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We recently celebrated the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing — a monumental achievement for both American ingenuity and human curiosity.

Given low domestic recycling rates for plastic, the efficacy of recycling is often called into question. But that doesn’t mean recycling doesn’t work. Advanced recycling technologies — as well as traditional mechanical recycling — play a pivotal role in addressing plastic waste and recovering the value in used plastics.

The U.S. pipeline system spans more than 3.3 million miles, but chances are, you probably don’t even notice it. Why is that? Most of that pipeline is hidden safely underground, with meticulous care to limit disturbance. And many pipeline companies, including AFPM members, go the next step to restore the land after construction. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today issued the following statement from Rob Benedict, AFPM Vice President of Petrochemicals & Midstream, in response to the recent ruling limiting the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) authority.

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.

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on the 7-2 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) determining refiners have standing to challenge California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody issued the following statement on the 2024 cellulosic waiver announcement and 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposal released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).