Fueling Summer Competition

Polyester soccer jerseys, polyethylene swim lane dividers, carbon track shoe insoles, and the jet fuel that moves athletes all over the world. These are just a few examples of the and fuels and petrochemical-based materials that play an irreplaceable role in summer sports.

Fuels and petrochemicals in sporting equipment

Athletes know that things like polyester, rubber and polyurethane (all of which are made from petrochemicals) help them perform at their best.

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AFPM: U.S. government flip-flop in support of plastic production caps threatens years of UN negotiating work

Aug 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today in response to reports indicating that the United States is shifting its position on the United Nations’ global agreement to end plastic pollution and will now support calls for plastic production caps and the establishment of a global list of banned chemicals. AFPM has been a participant in the United Nations’ (UN) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process for the past two years:

Aug 15, 2024

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Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals are bringing home the gold

Aug 6, 2024

As we enjoy watching our favorite Olympic events and proudly tally Team USA medals, we can’t help but spot petrochemicals and their supporting role in the Games as well — in our athletes’ high-performance uniforms and sporting equipment, in the flags, nets and world-class venues on display throughout Paris.

Aug 6, 2024

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Environment

Petrochemicals

UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee makes progress on Plastic Waste Agreement, but work remains

Apr 30, 2024

Ottawa, Canada — As the fourth session of the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to create a global agreement on plastic pollution concluded Monday in Ottawa, AFPM released the following statement.