Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 18, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) granting California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released a new policy roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and next Congress to secure American energy leadership and help reduce inflation. Beginning with an open letter to President-elect Trump, the 5-point policy roadmap details concrete steps Washington […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule to establish a fee on methane emissions as required by the Methane […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, November 6, 2024 – American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/11/06/api-statement-on-2024-election
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, October 30, 2024;– The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the launch of the new API Pipeline Safety Management System (SMS) Contractor Safety Assessment Program, building on the success of its established Pipeline SMS: A Contractor’s Guide and its associated implementation tools. This program is the culmination of […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, October 24, 2024;– The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the publication of Addendum 1 to API RP 2001, 10th Edition, “Fire Protection in Refineries.” This addendum strengthens existing fire safety measures by introducing new protocols for pre-planning and incident response in refineries. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/10/24/api-updates-fire-protection-standard-for-refineries
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, October 21, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ryan Meyers after a federal court granted the National Marine Fisheries Service more time to complete a new biological opinion for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and avoid significant […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, October 17, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) late yesterday filed its opening brief n a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/10/17/api-truckers-and-agriculture-organizations-take-next-legal-step-against-epa-emis
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, October 7, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced Kevin Slagle has joined the organization as its new senior vice president of communications. Slagle will lead API’s communications team to advance the U.S. oil and natural gas industry’s priorities in Washington, including those outlined in API’s […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2024 – This week, as candidates for president and vice president continue making stops in the Keystone State, the American Petroleum Institute (API) released new polling showing nearly 9 in 10 voters in Pennsylvania and six other key battleground states are looking for details from presidential candidates […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from API Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ryan Meyers applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ‘Good Neighbor Rule’ and ensure our industry can continue to […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute HARRISBURG, PA, June 25, 2024 – Today, American Petroleum Institute Pennsylvania (API PA) was joined by state senators and representatives, joint trades, energy companies, and business and labor leaders in the state to host “Natural Gas and Oil Day” at the capitol to spotlight Pennsylvania’s energy advantage and advocate […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/06/12/api-coalition-partners-file-lawsuit-to-protect-american-consumers
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, June 7, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year 2027-2032 passenger cars and light-duty trucks: Read the […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, June 5, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers in support of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares’ announcement regarding the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Rule, which bans the sale of new gasoline-powered […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute SALT LAKE CITY, UT, May 6, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released their annual 2023 Performance Report in coordination with the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA), outlining the pipeline industry’s continuing record of safety performance and commitment to tackling evolving challenges – including improving pipeline community […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the winners of the 2023 API Distinguished Pipeline Safety Awards. Selected by their peers, a small, medium and large pipeline operator is recognized each year for their commitment to safety, community engagement and work to advance a […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the winners of the 2023 API Distinguished Pipeline Safety Awards. Selected by their peers, a small, medium and large pipeline operator is recognized each year for their commitment to safety, community engagement and work to advance a […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer on the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase II final rule: Read the full […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer on the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase II final rule: Read the full […]