U.S. EIA Data: Small Refinery Exemptions ≠ Lower Ethanol Demand
In recent weeks, ethanol industry proponents have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cease issuing Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) that waive qualified small refineries from the costly biofuel blending obligations mandated in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Senators Defend Small Refinery Protections
Nine U.S. senators today called on the administration to uphold the law and ensure that qualified small refineries continue to have protection from disproportionate economic hardship brought on by the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
U.S. refining hits record capacity
U.S. refining capacity increased to more than 18.8 million barrels per day as of January 1, 2019, the highest capacity on record, according to a new report issued by the Energy Information Administration.
RFS Waivers for Small Refineries Have Not Reduced Ethanol Demand
Unpredictable costs associated with Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance are a reality for refiners in the United States, and debates about small refinery exemptions (SREs) must remain honest and grounded in data.
Fuel Economy Standards Need Adjustment
Americans depend on affordable, reliable and readily accessible fuel and transportation options to get to work, school, community activities and more each day.
AFPM Supports NEPA Implementation Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AFPM Statement on the Administration’s announcement of draft guidance on National Environmental Policy Act implementation.
AFPM Statement on Work Related To Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AFPM statement in response to a House Energy & Commerce Committee letter requesting information on work related to fuel economy standards.
Attendance by women up at Texas-based fuel and petrochemical conferences
2019 has ushered a slew of energy conferences to the oil- and gas-friendly state of Texas, and in some cases the media took issue with the lack of diversity — mainly women.
AFPM Statement on Proposed Tariffs on Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chet Thompson, President and CEO of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, made the following statement regarding the Administration’s announcement of tariffs on products made in Mexico.