Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins following the Department of the Interior’s announcement to take steps to expand opportunities for exploration and development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and the […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute today joined over 100 other trade groups representing a wide range of stakeholders in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership welcoming Congress’ efforts to protect consumers and reverse California’s harmful vehicle mandates. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/18/over-100-trade-groups-welcome-congress-efforts-to-reverse-california-vehicle-man
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 12, 2025 — American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to reconsider several major rulemakings as part of a broader agenda to support American energy dominance. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/12/api-statement-on-epa-regulatory-agenda
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/04/api-statement-on-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 ;– Ahead of President Trump’s joint address to Congress, American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers commended the administration for taking steps to unleash U.S. oil and natural gas resources and outlined policy solutions to secure the nation’s energy future. API also released a […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 27, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole applauding House and Senate passage of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to begin repealing the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) established under the […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 26, 2025 — American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers today addressed the Economic Club of Pittsburgh where he discussed rising electricity demand driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and detailed policy solutions for the Trump administration and new Congress to power America’s energy future. […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 20, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute today joined with fuel marketers and retailers, biofuels producers, and agriculture stakeholders in recognizing the critical role liquid fuels serve in the American economy. In a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, the organizations urged the agency […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 18, 2025 — American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Howard Lutnick to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/02/19/api-statement-on-confirmation-of-howard-lutnick-as-commerce-secretary
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 4, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released a new report, 2025 API Standards International Usage Report, detailing the growing international influence of API standards. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/02/04/new-api-report-highlights-broader-global
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, January 3, 2025 — 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 U.S. Department of the Treasury’s final regulations for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. Read the full […]
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 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/2024/12/06/api-statement-on-2024-election
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 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, 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) 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) 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 […]