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Study Documenting Engine Failures Requires EPA to Reconsider Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline
AFPM President Charles T. Drevna issued a statement in response to a Coordinating Research Councilreportissued today on the organization's extensive testing of higher ethanol blends in vehicles that the Environmental Protection Agency says can handle such blends.
AFPM Highlights Critial Flaws in New Ethanol Study
AFPM President Charles T. Drevna released the following statement responding to a study issued today by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development that claims ethanol reduced wholesale gasoline prices by an average of $1.09 a gallon in 2011. "This is a flawed study based on false assumptions that distorts statistics to reach the predetermined and erroneous conclusion that adding more ethanol to gasoline saves consumers at the pump...."
OREGON LCFS WILL WEAKEN THE STATE’S ECONOMY
AFPM President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to the state of Oregon’s decision today to move forward with development of a low carbon fuel standard: “Oregon’s decision to move forward with a low carbon fuel standard is unfortunate for the residents and business owners in that state. This program would have no impact on global climate change and could actually increase greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the program could jeopardize the state’s fuel supply and disadvantage consumers by mandating the use of more expensive fuels."

Crude Oil & Natural Gas

The U.S. has an abundant supply of oil, natural gas and other energy resources.
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Environmental Regulations

Our members are committed to clean air, water and waste reduction.
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Facility Security

Chemical facilities ensure the safety of their employees, operations and communities.
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Fuels

A healthy and diverse U.S. refining industry serves the nation’s interest in maintaining a secure supply of energy products.
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Our members employ about 300,000 workers and support nearly 2 million jobs.
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Petrochemicals

Everything not made from rocks, plants, other living things or metal is made from petrochemicals.
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Safety

AFPM believes the best way to enhance workplace safety is to work with employees, labor unions, federal agencies and Congress.
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Taxes

AFPM members pay billions of dollars in taxes and fees each year to governments at the local, state and federal levels.
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