News Releases

Study Documenting Engine Failures Requires EPA to Reconsider Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline

Communications Department — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:38 GMT

Study Documenting Engine Failures Requires EPA to Reconsider Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline 2012-05-16 WASHINGTON - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to a Coordinating Research Council report issued today on the orga

AFPM Highlights Critical Flaws in New Ethanol Study

Communications Department — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:20:08 GMT

AFPM Highlights Critical Flaws in New Ethanol Study 2012-05-15 WASHINGTON - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 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 wholes

Oregon LCFS will Weaken the State's Economy

Communications Department — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:38 GMT

OREGON LCFS WILL WEAKEN THE STATE’S ECONOMY 2012-05-10 WASHINGTON – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 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 decis

NPRA Praises President Obama’s Action on Regulations

Application Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:53:24 GMT

NPRA Praises President Obama’s Action on Regulations 2011-01-18 David Egner degner@npra.org 202-552-8485 PDF Version WASHINGTON – Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement: “President Obama’s announcement

NPRA's Drevna on E&E TV’s OnPoint: Discussing New Lawsuit on EPA E15 Decision

Application Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:03 GMT

NPRA's Drevna on E&E TV’s OnPoint: Discussing New Lawsuit on EPA E15 Decision 2011-01-05 David Egner degner@npra.org 202-552-8485 E&ETV will air an interview featuring NPRA President Charlie Drevna today at 10:00 a.m. From E&E’s introduction: “Does U.S. EPA have the authority to appr

15 Groups Seek to Bar EPA Funding for E15

Communications Department — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:17:48 GMT

15 Groups Seek to Bar EPA Funding for E15 2011-02-16 David Egner degner@npra.org 202-552-8485 Letter WASHINGTON – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, was one of 15 organizations signing a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives today supporting a meas

AFPM Calls For Keystone XL Permit Approval

Communications Department — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:44:00 GMT

AFPM Calls For Keystone XL Permit Approval 2012-05-04 WASHINGTON - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to the filing today by TransCanada for a federal permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline. TransCanada said it will suppl

AFPM Responds to Obama Oil Market Oversight

Communications Department — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:39:22 GMT

AFPM Responds to Obama Oil Market Oversight 2012-04-17 WASHINGTON - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement today in response to President Obama's plan to increase oversight and crack down on alleged manipulation in oil markets: "To the

NPRA Commends Chariman Domenici's Decision to Hold Natural Gas Conference

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:16:03 GMT

NPRA Commends Chariman Domenici's Decision to Hold Natural Gas Conference 2005-01-07 NPRA today commended Senate Energy and Natural ResourcesCommittee Chairman Pete Domenici (R-NM) for scheduling the January24th Natural Gas Supply and Demand Conference, and his continuinginterest in ensuring adequate suppli

NPRA Reiterates Support For NSR Reform Rule Argued Today In DC Court Of Appeals

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:14:43 GMT

NPRA Reiterates Support For NSR Reform Rule Argued Today In DC Court Of Appeals 2005-01-25 NPRA issued the following statement on the NSR Reform Rule:"Today, the federal appeals court for the District of Columbiaheard oral argument on the first phase of reforms of the new sourcereview program. These reforms

4th Quarter 2004 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rises 10 Percent from 4th Quarter 2003

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:58 GMT

4th Quarter 2004 U.S. Petrochemical Production Rises 10 Percent from 4th Quarter 2003 2005-01-31 NPRA released the results of its fourth quarter petrochemicalproduction and inventory surveys on Thursday, January 27. VERISConsulting, LLC conducts the survey for NPRA. In the fourth quarterof 2004, total produ

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Will Headline NPRA's 2005 International Petrochemical Conference

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:17 GMT

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Will Headline NPRA's 2005 International Petrochemical Conference 2005-12-15 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association,is pleased to announce that the 30th International PetrochemicalConference (IPC) will be held April 3 - 5, 2005, at the Henry B.Gonz

NPRA Commends President's Call For Swift Passage of an Energy Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:11:52 GMT

NPRA Commends President's Call For Swift Passage of an Energy Bill 2005-02-15 NPRA today issued the following statement regarding the President’s call for swift passage of energy legislation in his State of the Union address last evening: NPRA President Bob Slaughter said: “NPRA welcomes and supports Presid

NPRA Testimony Calls for Swift Passage of a Comprehensive Energy Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:09:59 GMT

NPRA Testimony Calls for Swift Passage of a Comprehensive Energy Bill 2005-02-16 Bob Slaughter, President, NPRA, today testified before theHouse Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality concerning The EnergyPolicy Act of 2005. In the testimony, NPRA stated: "We urgeCongress to enact comprehensive energy legis

Valero Wilmington Refinery Wins NPRA Distinguished Safety Award

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:08:51 GMT

Valero Wilmington Refinery Wins NPRA Distinguished Safety Award 2005-03-14 William Klesse, NPRA's Chairman of the Board, today presentedthe Association's highest accolade, the Distinguished Safety Award(DSA), to the Valero Wilmington, California, Refinery. SalViscontini, Vice President and General Manager f

NPRA Commends Senate Energy and Public Works Committee Chairman Inhofe's Efforts to Begin Consideration of Comprehensive Energy Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:07:41 GMT

NPRA Commends Senate Energy and Public Works Committee Chairman Inhofe's Efforts to Begin Consideration of Comprehensive Energy Legislation 2005-03-14 NPRA commends Senate Environment & Public Works CommitteeChairman Inhofe for his efforts to initiate the legislative processon vital fuels issues as the

NPRA 103rd Annual Meeting Opens with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) as Keynoter

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:06:46 GMT

NPRA 103rd Annual Meeting Opens with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) as Keynoter 2005-03-14 NPRA today convenes its 103rd Annual Meeting, the largestprofessional gathering of its kind in the world. NPRA ChairmanWilliam Klesse, Executive Vice President and Chief OperatingOfficer, Valero Energy Corporatio

NPRA’s 30th IPC Opens As Global Recovery In Petrochemicals Is Underway

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:05:37 GMT

NPRA’s 30th IPC Opens As Global Recovery In Petrochemicals Is Underway 2005-04-03 NPRA today convenes its 30th International PetrochemicalConference (IPC), the world's premier petrochemical meeting. Over3,300 petrochemical executives representing about 600 companiesfrom 48 countries are expected to attend.

ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Plants Honored with NPRA's Distinguished Safety Award

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:04:15 GMT

ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Plants Honored with NPRA's Distinguished Safety Award 2005-04-03 Bill Klesse, NPRA's Chairman of the Board, today presented theAssociation's highest award, the Distinguished Safety Award (DSA),to ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant andExxonMobil's Mont

NPRA: EWG Claims Are A ‘Publicity Stunt, Not Science'

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:03:17 GMT

NPRA: EWG Claims Are A ‘Publicity Stunt, Not Science' 2005-04-11 NPRA today responded to The Environmental Working Group's(EWG's) recently released report on issues relating to MTBE limitedliability provisions eliminating defective product claims. NPRAPresident Bob Slaughter said, "NPRA believes that the EW

NPRA Commends House Energy Committee On MTBE Vote

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:02:20 GMT

NPRA Commends House Energy Committee On MTBE Vote 2005-04-14 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, released the following statement upon failure to strike the MTBE liability provision in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's markup of comprehensive energy

NPRA Commends House on Passage of Energy Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:38 GMT

NPRA Commends House on Passage of Energy Bill 2005-04-21 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, released the followingstatement upon House passage of H.R. 6, the "Energy Policy Act of2005," by a vote of 249 to 183: "The House of Representatives hasagain adopted a supply-based, compromise energy bill containing a

NPRA Supports The President's Initiatives To Increase U.S. Refinery Capacity

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:00:40 GMT

NPRA Supports The President's Initiatives To Increase U.S. Refinery Capacity 2005-04-27 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, released the followingstatement on President Bush's proposal to help increase much neededU.S. refining capacity, including the consideration of closedmilitary sites for the construction

NPRA Comments On Senate Committee's Vote On Ethanol Mandate

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:58:26 GMT

NPRA Comments On Senate Committee's Vote On Ethanol Mandate 2005-05-25 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, released the followingstatement upon the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee'sapproval of an 8-billion gallon a year ethanol mandate during thecommittee's mark up of comprehensive energy legisl

NPRA’S 6th Annual Science Teachers Program Focuses On Growing Need For More Scientists

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:57:29 GMT

NPRA’S 6th Annual Science Teachers Program Focuses On Growing Need For More Scientists 2005-06-13 NPRA is sponsoring with its member companies the 6th annualScience Teacher Enhancement Program known as STEP. This year 32elementary school science teachers will participate in two,one-week sessions designed to

NPRA/API Joint Statement: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Industry Committed To Continuing Industrial Security Progress

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:55:54 GMT

NPRA/API Joint Statement: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Industry Committed To Continuing Industrial Security Progress 2005-06-15 Oil and natural gas producers, refiners and petrochemicalmanufacturers with long experience overseas today described anintegrated system of domestic security that includes federals

NPRA COMMENTS ON DC COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON NSR REFORM

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:54:34 GMT

NPRA COMMENTS ON DC COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON NSR REFORM 2005-06-24 Washington, DC, June 24, 2005 - NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the followingstatement today on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District ofColumbia Circuit's decision in the case: State of New York,

NPRA COMMENTS ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:53:31 GMT

NPRA COMMENTS ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL 2005-06-28 WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical& Refiners Association, released the following statement uponSenate passage of H.R. 6, the "Energy Policy Act of 2005," today bya vote of 85 to 12: Bob Slaughter, NPRA President, comment

Industry Statement on Barton, Bass Proposal

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:32 GMT

Industry Statement on Barton, Bass Proposal 2005-07-22 The American Petroleum Institute, the National Petrochemical& Refiners Association, the Society of Independent GasolineMarketers of America and the National Association of ConvenienceStores today issued the following statement regarding the MTBEprop

NPRA Statement Re: Energy Bill Conference Report

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:51:33 GMT

NPRA Statement Re: Energy Bill Conference Report 2005-07-27 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association,anticipates passage of an energy bill by both the House and Senatethis week. On this occasion, NPRA would like to recognizeconference Chairman Barton, Vice Chairman Domenici, CongressmanDi

NPRA Applauds President Bush's Actions Regarding Fuel Supplies And Standards

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:50:39 GMT

NPRA Applauds President Bush's Actions Regarding Fuel Supplies And Standards 2005-08-31 NPRA President Bob Slaughter welcomed the initiative ofPresident Bush and the Administration which announced the temporaryand limited lifting of specifications for gasoline and diesel fuelsdue to the supply disruptions c

NPRA Testifies Before the Senate and the House

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:49:30 GMT

NPRA Testifies Before the Senate and the House 2005-09-06 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, today testified on behalf ofthe association before the Senate Committee on Energy and NaturalResources regarding the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. Heexpressed sympathy for those who suffered loss of life a

NPRA Testifies Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:48:14 GMT

NPRA Testifies Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee 2005-09-07 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemicaland Refiners Association, today testified on behalf of theassociation before the House Energy and Commerce Committeeregarding the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. He e

NPRA Testifies Before the Senate Commerce Committee

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:46:22 GMT

NPRA Testifies Before the Senate Commerce Committee 2005-09-21 ob Slaughter, President of NPRA, today testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on the many factors influencing energy pricing and related issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In the testimony, he po

NPRA Comments on Chairman Inhofe's Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:45:22 GMT

NPRA Comments on Chairman Inhofe's Legislation 2005-09-26 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement on introduction by Chairman James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) of the proposed Gas PRICE Act. “NPRA applauds Chairman Inhofe’s leadership in introducing new legislatio

NPRA Comments on Chairman Barton's Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:44:49 GMT

NPRA Comments on Chairman Barton's Legislation 2005-09-26 NPRA issued the following statement today on the introduction by House Energy and Commerce Chairman Joe Barton of the Gasoline for America’s Security Act of 2005. NPRA’s President Bob Slaughter commented: “Chairman Barton has proposed far-reaching le

NPRA Supports the President's Call to Increase Refining Capacity

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:44:12 GMT

NPRA Supports the President's Call to Increase Refining Capacity 2005-09-26 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, released the following statement on President Bush’s comments calling for an increase in much-needed U.S. refining capacity. “NPRA strongly supports President Bush’s call today to encourage addition

NPRA Applauds Senator Hatch's Efforts to Increase Refining Capacity

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:43:30 GMT

NPRA Applauds Senator Hatch's Efforts to Increase Refining Capacity 2005-09-30 NPRA issued the following statement on Senator Orrin Hatch’s (R-Utah) recently introduced Refinery Investment Tax Incentive Act, S. 1781: “NPRA supports and appreciates Senator Hatch’s new legislation reiterating his call for tax

NPRA Commends House on Passage of Barton Refining Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:39:36 GMT

NPRA Commends House on Passage of Barton Refining Legislation 2005-10-07 NPRA praised the U.S. House of Representatives' passage today of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s bill to increase U.S. refining capacity and increase fuel supplies. NPRA President Bob Slaughter said: “The Barton bill is essentially

NPRA Testifies Before the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy and Resources

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:38:55 GMT

NPRA Testifies Before the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy and Resources 2005-10-19 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, today testified before the House Committee on Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy and Resources regarding petroleum refineries and whether record profits will spur investm

NPRA Responds to House Leadership Concerns About Refining Issues

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:38:14 GMT

NPRA Responds to House Leadership Concerns About Refining Issues 2005-10-25 NPRA issued the following statement in response to the concerns expressed today by Speaker of the House Hastert regarding refining issues. NPRA’s Chairman, Bill Klesse, said on behalf of the association: “NPRA and its membership app

NPRA Responds to Senator Frist's Call for Gas Price Investigation

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:37:37 GMT

NPRA Responds to Senator Frist's Call for Gas Price Investigation 2005-10-28 Bob Slaughter, President, NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's announcement that the Senate hold joint hearings to "examine reasons

NPRA Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:36:51 GMT

NPRA Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality 2005-11-02 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, today testified before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding natural gas and heating oil for American homes. In his testimony

NPRA Comments on Joint Senate Hearing Regarding Energy Prices and Profits

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:35:48 GMT

NPRA Comments on Joint Senate Hearing Regarding Energy Prices and Profits 2005-11-09 Bob Slaughter, President, NPRA, today issued the following statement on the joint hearing held by the Energy & Natural Resources Committee and the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to address energy pric

NPRA Comments on House Decision to Drop ANWR and OCS Provisions

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:35:02 GMT

NPRA Comments on House Decision to Drop ANWR and OCS Provisions 2005-11-10 NPRA today issued the following statement on the House leadership’s decision to remove from the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 provisions allowing states to opt out of the OCS moratoria and opening up a limited area of ANWR for drilli

NPRA Publishes 2004 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey

Communications Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:34:11 GMT

NPRA Publishes 2004 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey 2005-11-15 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today announced the publication of the results of its 2004 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey. The report, now in its 28th year, is the preeminent source of data for f

NPRA Responds to New DHS Proposed Regulations for Chemical Facility Security

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:18:22 GMT

NPRA Responds to New DHS Proposed Regulations for Chemical Facility Security 2006-01-06 Washington, D.C., December 22, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement in response to the Advance Notice of Rulemaking issued by the Department of Homeland

NPRA Statement on Oil Company Response to Senate Judiciary Hearing

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:17:46 GMT

NPRA Statement on Oil Company Response to Senate Judiciary Hearing 2006-01-31 “As has been demonstrated many times in the past, the refining industry always stands ready to present information regarding the structure of our industry and the multiple factors that influence investment decisions and the energy

NPRA Statement on the President's State of the Union Speech

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:17:10 GMT

NPRA Statement on the President's State of the Union Speech 2006-02-01 Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement on President Bush’s State of the Union message last evening: “The President’s State of the Union message respon

NPRA Statement on EPA’S Mobil Source Air Toxics Rule II Proposal

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:16:37 GMT

NPRA Statement on EPA’S Mobil Source Air Toxics Rule II Proposal 2006-03-01 Washington, D. C., March 1, 2006 -- NPRA released the following statement today on EPA’s Mobile Source Air Toxics Rule II proposal: NPRA President Bob Slaughter said: “EPA's proposal to revise the Mobile Source Air Toxic rules furth

NPRA Statement on Senate Energy Committee Legislation on Lease Area 181

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:15:59 GMT

NPRA Statement on Senate Energy Committee Legislation on Lease Area 181 2006-03-08 Washington, D.C., March 8, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today welcomed approval by the Senate Energy Committee of S. 2253, legislation that instructs the Department of the Interior to se

NPRA Submits Statement for the Record to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:15:13 GMT

NPRA Submits Statement for the Record to the Senate Judiciary Committee 2006-03-14 Washington, D.C., March 14, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiner’s Association, today submitted an official statement for the record of the Senate Judiciary Committee for its hearing on “Consolidation in the Oi

NPRA Announces 2006 Distinguished Safety Award Winners

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:14:32 GMT

NPRA Announces 2006 Distinguished Safety Award Winners 2006-03-20 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 20, 2006 – William Klesse, NPRA’s Chairman of the Board, today presented the Association’s highest accolade, the Distinguished Safety Award (DSA), to Placid Refining Company’s Port Allen, LA, refinery and Marathon Pe

NPRA’s 104th Annual Meeting Opens in Salt Lake City, Utah

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:13:44 GMT

NPRA’s 104th Annual Meeting Opens in Salt Lake City, Utah 2006-03-20 Salt Lake City, Utah, March 20, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today convenes its 104th Annual Meeting, the largest professional gathering of its kind in the world. NPRA Chairman William Klesse, Chief E

NPRA’s 31st International Petrochemical Conference Opens in San Antonio

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:10:31 GMT

NPRA’s 31st International Petrochemical Conference Opens in San Antonio 2006-03-27 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today convenes its 31st International Petrochemical Conference (IPC), the world’s premier petrochemical meeting. Over 3,500 petrochemical executives representing ab

NPRA Presents Distinguished Safety Award at 2006 International Petrochemical Conference

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:09:46 GMT

NPRA Presents Distinguished Safety Award at 2006 International Petrochemical Conference 2006-03-27 Norm Phillips, NPRA’s Vice Chairman of the Board, today presented the Association’s highest award, the Distinguished Safety Award (DSA), to ExxonMobil Chemical Company’s Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant for the f

NPRA Submits Statement to Senate on the Impact of Reduced MTBE Use in Gasoline

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:05:22 GMT

NPRA Submits Statement to Senate on the Impact of Reduced MTBE Use in Gasoline 2006-03-28 Washington, DC, March 29, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, submitted an official statement for the record of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee for its oversight hearin

Charles Drevna Named NPRA Executive Vice President

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:04:24 GMT

Charles Drevna Named NPRA Executive Vice President 2006-04-03 Washington, D.C., April 3, 2006--NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, announced that Charles Drevna has been named Executive Vice President, effective immediately. In his new position, Drevna will be responsible for develo

NPRA Comments on The Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:03:02 GMT

NPRA Comments on The Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006 2006-04-10 Washington, D.C., April 10, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, issued the following comments on S. 2557, “The Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006” introduced last week by Senator Arlen Specter (R

NPRA Responds to Sen. Schumer's Comments on U.S. Refining Industry

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:59:03 GMT

NPRA Responds to Sen. Schumer's Comments on U.S. Refining Industry 2006-04-18 Washington, D.C., April 18, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement on Senator Schumer’s (D-NY) comments on refinery capacity and gasoline prices. NPRA President Bob Slaug

NPRA Responds to Comments by Ethanol Industry

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:58:06 GMT

NPRA Responds to Comments by Ethanol Industry 2006-04-18 Washington, D.C., April 18, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following response to statements made by the ethanol industry on gasoline prices: NPRA President Bob Slaughter said: "The unit price of ethanol

NPRA Comments on President's Speech and other Gasoline Supply Issues

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:57:28 GMT

NPRA Comments on President's Speech and other Gasoline Supply Issues 2006-04-25 Washington, D.C., April 25, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement commenting on President Bush’s speech today and the Hastert/Frist letter released yesterday. NP

Senate Amendment on Gasoline Prices

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:56:14 GMT

Senate Amendment on Gasoline Prices 2006-04-27 Washington, D.C., April 27 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement commenting on the proposed Senate amendment to the supplemental appropriations bill. The Republican-sponsored amendment deals with a v

NPRA Comments on House Votes

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:55:18 GMT

NPRA Comments on House Votes, May 3, 2006 2006-05-03 Washington, D.C., May 3, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following response to today's votes in the House of Representatives on the Refinery Permit Process Act and Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006.

NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in Austin, TX

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:54:01 GMT

NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in Austin, TX 2006-05-04 Austin, TX, May 4, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today recognized facilities in the petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries, and contractors supporting the industries, for outstandin

NPRA Comments on Passage of OCS Amendment

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:53:14 GMT

NPRA Comments on Passage of OCS Amendment 2006-05-10 Washington, D.C., May 10, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on the House Appropriations Committee approval today of an amendment to the FY07 Interior spending bill offered by Rep. John Pet

NPRA Testifies at House Energy and Commerce Hearing

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:52:25 GMT

NPRA Testifies at House Energy and Commerce Hearing 2006-05-11 Washington, D.C., May 11, 2006 – Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s hearing on “Gasoline: Supply, Price and Specifications.” I

NPRA Comments on Proposed E-85 Ethanol Incentives: ‘Enough is Enough’

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:51:42 GMT

NPRA Comments on Proposed E-85 Ethanol Incentives: ‘Enough is Enough’ 2006-05-17 Washington, D.C., May 17, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following comments on E-85 incentives: NPRA understands that today ethanol advocates announced a proposal to establish n

NPRA Comments on Defeat of Amendment to Lift Moratorium on OCS Gas Exploration

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:50:55 GMT

NPRA Comments on Defeat of Amendment to Lift Moratorium on OCS Gas Exploration 2006-05-19 Washington, D.C., May 19, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on the vote late last evening to remove from the Interior/Environment funding bill (HR5386)

NPRA Again Notes FTC Findings that Vindicate Refiners' Actions

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:49:50 GMT

NPRA Again Notes FTC Findings that Vindicate Refiners' Actions 2006-05-22 Washington, D.C., May 22, 2006 -- NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, welcomed today’s release of the Federal Trade Commission’s landmark report on its “Investigation of Gasoline Price Manipulation and Post-Ka

Latest FTC Probe Vindicates Refiners’ Post-Hurricane Actions and Refinery Capacity Investments

Communications Department — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:48:57 GMT

Latest FTC Probe Vindicates Refiners’ Post-Hurricane Actions and Refinery Capacity Investments 2006-05-23 Cautions that New Fuel Regulations Could Have Major Impact on Gasoline and Diesel Supply Washington, D.C., May 23, 2006 - Bob Slaughter, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners As

AFPM Says EPA Action on E15 Irresponsible

Communications Department — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:14:23 GMT

AFPM Says EPA Action on E15 Irresponsible 2012-04-02 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency announced it has approved the first applications for the registration of gasol

NPRA Publishes Hurricane Security Operations White Paper

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:06:00 GMT

NPRA Publishes Hurricane Security Operations White Paper 2006-06-01 Washington, D.C., June 1, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, has published the “NPRA White Paper: Hurricane Security Operations,” a planning and crisis response guide for operators of U.S. refineries and pet

NPRA Testifies at House Hearing on Boutique Fuels

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:04:25 GMT

NPRA Testifies at House Hearing on Boutique Fuels 2006-06-07 NPRA CONSIDERS COMMITTEE DRAFT OF BOUTIQUE FUELS LEGISLATION "REASONABLE" BUT UNLIKELY TO AFFECT THE FUEL SUPPLY SITUATION THIS SUMMER A Precipitous Reduction in Boutique Fuels Now Could Unintentionally Reduce Overall Gasoline Supply Washington

NPRA Applauds Passage of Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:03:20 GMT

NPRA Applauds Passage of Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act 2006-06-08 Washington, D.C., June 7, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following response on today's vote in the House of Representatives passing the Refinery Permit Process Act: NPRA President Bob Sla

7th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP) Welcomes Teachers to Texas

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:01:43 GMT

7th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP) Welcomes Teachers to Texas 2006-06-12 NPRA’S 7TH ANNUAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) PROVIDES TEACHERS THE TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE THE STUDY OF CHEMISTRY This Year’s Teacher Enrollment Grows More Than 50% From Last Year

NPRA Commends House Resources Committee on Passage of Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:00:17 GMT

NPRA Commends House Resources Committee on Passage of Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act 2006-06-21 Legislation Could Significantly Increase Supplies of Domestically-Produced Natural Gas and Oil Washington, D.C., June 21, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the followin

NPRA Urges House to Pass Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:40:44 GMT

NPRA Urges House to Pass Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act 2006-06-28 Legislation Could Significantly Increase Supplies of Domestically-Produced Natural Gas and Oil Washington, D.C., June 28, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, is urging all members of the House of Representati

NPRA Submits Statement to House on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:39:53 GMT

NPRA Submits Statement to House on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act 2006-06-29 Any New Chemical Security Legislation Should Do No Harm to Current Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today submitted a statement for the hearing record

House Takes Major Step Toward Energy Independence

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:39:00 GMT

House Takes Major Step Toward Energy Independence 2006-06-30 Legislation Will Increase Supplies of Domestically-Produced Natural Gas and Oil Washington, D.C., June 29, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on the House passage today of the Deep

NPRA Commends DHS on Release of National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:38:01 GMT

NPRA Commends DHS on Release of National Infrastructure Protection Plan 2006-07-07 WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s recent publication of its National Infrastructure Protection Plan

NPRA President Bob Slaughter Testifies at Senate Hearing on Refinery Permitting Bill

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:37:06 GMT

NPRA President Bob Slaughter Testifies at Senate Hearing on Refinery Permitting Bill 2006-07-13 NPRA TESTIMONY CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF REFINERY PERMIT PROCESS SCHEDULE ACT TO HELP INCREASE U.S. REFINING CAPACITY AND ADD MUCH-NEEDED FUEL SUPPLIES Also Urges Enactment of S. 2253 to Sell Oil and Gas Leases on Lea

NPRA Issues Statement on HR 5695

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:35:52 GMT

NPRA Issues Statement on HR 5695 2006-07-31 NPRA COMMENTS ON THE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE’S APPROVAL OF FACILITY SECURITY LEGISLATION WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued a statement on H.R. 5695, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terr

NPRA Praises Senate Passage of Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:35:06 GMT

NPRA Praises Senate Passage of Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act 2006-08-01 Legislation Will Increase Supplies of Vital Natural Gas and Oil Resources Washington, D.C., August 1, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on the Senate passage today

NPRA Announces Margaret E. Caravelli as Senior Counsel for Legislative & Federal Affairs

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:33:38 GMT

NPRA Announces Margaret E. Caravelli as Senior Counsel for Legislative & Federal Affairs 2006-08-09 Washington, D.C., August 9, 2006 -- NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, is pleased to announce that Margaret E. Caravelli will join the association as Senior Counsel for Legislat

NPRA Responds to EPA Announcement on Reformulated Fuels Standard

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:32:13 GMT

NPRA Responds to EPA Announcement on Reformulated Fuels Standard 2006-09-07 Washington, D.C., September 6, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement in response to EPA’s proposal for a national Reformulated Fuels Standard: NPRA President Bob Sla

NPRA Supports EPA’s New Proposal on New Source Review

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:31:15 GMT

NPRA Supports EPA’s New Proposal on New Source Review 2006-09-08 Washington, D.C., September 8, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following comments on the EPA’s proposed improvements in the New Source Review (NSR) program: NPRA President Bob Slaughter said: “EPA

NPRA Responds to EPA Release of Particulate Matter Rule

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:30:33 GMT

NPRA Responds to EPA Release of Particulate Matter Rule 2006-09-21 Washington, D.C., September 21, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on EPA’s release of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates. NPRA President

NPRA Responds to Homeland Security Appropriations Language

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:29:48 GMT

NPRA Responds to Homeland Security Appropriations Language 2006-09-26 Washington, D.C., September 26, 2006 – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement in response to the adoption of provisions contained in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fund

NPRA Presents 2006 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:28:32 GMT

NPRA Presents 2006 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum 2006-10-10 Washington, D. C., October 10, 2006 -- NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today presented the 2006 Peter G. Andrews Lifetime Service Award to Brian Moyse, Haldor Topsoe, Inc. and Roger Pelham, Pel

NPRA Statement on European Parliament Environment Committee Vote on REACH

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:27:47 GMT

NPRA Statement on European Parliament Environment Committee Vote on REACH 2006-10-11 Association Continues to Stress that the REACH Regulation Needs to be More Transparent Washington, D.C., October 11, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement reg

NPRA Testifies at RFS Hearing

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:26:48 GMT

NPRA Testifies at RFS Hearing 2006-10-13 NPRA TESTIFIES AT EPA HEARING ON RFS IMPLEMENTATION: RFS CREDIT TRADING PROGRAM SHOULD BE CLEAR, ENFORCEABLE AND PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR REFINERS Washington, D.C., October 13, 2006 -- Charles T. Drevna, Executive Vice President, NPRA, the National Petrochemical &am

NPRA Calls For Supply-Based Energy Policy to Secure America's Energy Future

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:25:57 GMT

NPRA Calls For Supply-Based Energy Policy to Secure America's Energy Future 2006-10-18 Nation Must Focus on Diverse Energy Supplies; Lion's Share of Demand Will Be Met by Fossil Fuels; Alternative Fuels are a Growing Component of the Nation's Energy Supply, But Not a Panacea Houston, TX, October 18, 2006

NPRA Releases Q3 Petrochemical Production and Inventory Surveys

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:24:56 GMT

NPRA Releases Q3 Petrochemical Production and Inventory Surveys 2006-10-30 THIRD QUARTER 2006 U.S. PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION RISES 8% FROM THIRD QUARTER 2005; INCREASES 4 % FROM SECOND QUARTER 2006 3rd Qtr. 2006 Inventories Drop 14% from Same Qtr. 2005; A 2% Decrease Compared to 2nd Qtr. 2006 Wash

NPRA Publishes 2005 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:23:59 GMT

NPRA Publishes 2005 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey 2006-11-09 Washington, D. C., November 9, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today announced the publication of the results of its 2005 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey. The report, now in its 29th year,

NPRA Praises Passage of OCS Leasing Provisions

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:22:44 GMT

NPRA Praises Passage of OCS Leasing Provisions 2006-12-11 NPRA PRAISES PASSAGE OF OCS LEASING PROVISIONS AS INITIAL STEP TO INCREASE SUPPLIES OF DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED NATURAL GAS & OIL RESOURCES Washington, D.C., December 9, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, release

EU Signs Chemical REACH Law

Communications Department — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:21:40 GMT

EU Signs Chemical REACH Law 2006-12-11 Washington, D.C., December 14, 2006 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on the European Parliament passage of REACH (the Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals): NPRA President Bob Slaugh

NPRA Statement on Biofuels Security Act

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:43:25 GMT

NPRA Statement on Biofuels Security Act 2007-01-05 Washington, D.C., January 5, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement on "The Biofuels Security Act of 2007," which would increase the renewable fuels standard to 30 billion gallons in 2020 and 60

NPRA Addresses Oil Industry Tax Issue and Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:42:44 GMT

NPRA Addresses Oil Industry Tax Issue and Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress 2007-01-12 Washington, D.C., January 12, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, stating the association's views on proposed legislation d

NPRA Comments on House Passage of HR 6

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:41:45 GMT

NPRA Comments on House Passage of HR 6 2007-01-19 Washington, D.C., January 18, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today released the following statement on the vote this afternoon to pass H.R. 6, a bill revoking transparent, well-crafted oil and natural gas industry tax pr

NPRA Statement on President's State of the Union Speech

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:40:44 GMT

NPRA Statement on President's State of the Union Speech 2007-01-24 Washington, D.C., January 23, 2007 - Charles T. Drevna, Executive Vice President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement on President Bush's State of the Union message: "The Pr

NPRA Releases Results of Q4 2006 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:39:59 GMT

NPRA Releases Results of Q4 2006 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report 2007-01-29 4TH QUARTER 2006 U.S. PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION JUMPS 14 PERCENT FROM 4TH QUARTER 2005; EDGES DOWN 3 PERCENT FROM 3RD QUARTER 2006 4th Quarter 2006 Inventories Drop 3% from Same Quarter 2005; A 6% Increase over 3rd

NPRA Urges Congress to Avoid Additional Biofuels Mandates

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:39:07 GMT

NPRA Urges Congress to Avoid Additional Biofuels Mandates 2007-01-31 NPRA URGES CONGRESS TO AVOID ADDITIONAL BIOFUELS MANDATES BEYOND EXISTING FEDERAL RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD AT SENATE BIOFUELS CONFERENCE Washington, D.C., January 31, 2007 - Charles T. Drevna, Executive Vice President of NPRA, the Nation

NPRA: EIP Report Misleading, Refiners Reducing Emissions

Communications Department — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:38:12 GMT

NPRA: EIP Report Misleading, Refiners Reducing Emissions 2007-02-08 Washington, DC, February 8, 2007 - Charles T. Drevna, Executive Vice President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the following statement regarding the Environmental Integrity Project's report "Refined

NPRA Comments on EPA's Final Rule on Mobile Source Air Toxics

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:40:08 GMT

NPRA Comments on EPA's Final Rule on Mobile Source Air Toxics 2007-02-09 Washington, DC, February 9, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today released the following statement on EPA's Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Phase 2 Final Rule to reduce hazardous air pollutants, inc

NPRA's 105th Annual Meeting Opens in San Antonio, TX

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:38:56 GMT

NPRA's 105th Annual Meeting Opens in San Antonio, TX 2007-03-19 San Antonio, TX, March 19, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today convenes its 105th Annual Meeting, the largest professional gathering of its kind in the world. NPRA Chairman Jim Mahoney, Vice President of O

API, NPRA Issue Statement on CSB Report on Texas City

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:37:46 GMT

API, NPRA Issue Statement on CSB Report on Texas City 2007-03-20 Washington, DC, March 20, 2007 - API and NPRA today issued the following statement on the release of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's report on the March 2005 Texas City refinery accident: "The U.S. refining and petrochemical industry is c

NPRA Announces Winner of Distinguished Safety Award

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:37:02 GMT

NPRA Announces Winner of Distinguished Safety Award 2007-03-26 San Antonio, TX, March 26 , 2007 - Norm Phillips, NPRA's Vice Chairman of the Board, today presented the Association's highest award, the Distinguished Safety Award (DSA), to ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant for the f

NPRA 32nd International Petrochemical Conference Convenes

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:36:10 GMT

NPRA 32nd International Petrochemical Conference Convenes 2007-03-28 San Antonio, TX, March 26, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today convenes its 32nd International Petrochemical Conference (IPC), the world's premier petrochemical meeting. Over 3,200 petrochemical execu

NPRA Praises Hutchison Effort To Finalize 2005 Energy Tax Provision

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:35:33 GMT

NPRA Praises Hutchison Effort To Finalize 2005 Energy Tax Provision 2007-04-02 Washington, DC - April 2, 2007 -- The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association praised efforts by Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison today to urge the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to finalize implementation of the expen

NPRA Commends DHS on New Regulations for Chemical Facility Security

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:34:52 GMT

NPRA Commends DHS on New Regulations for Chemical Facility Security 2007-04-03 Washington, D.C., April 3, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued the following statement in response to the Interim Final Rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reg

NPRA Comments on EPA's Rules to Implement the Renewable Fuels(1)

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:34:17 GMT

NPRA Comments on EPA's Rules to Implement the Renewable Fuels 2007-04-10 Washington, D.C., April 10, 2007 -- Charles T. Drevna, Executive Vice President, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA), today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules to implement the r

NPRA Comments on EPA's Rules to Implement the Renewable Fuels

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:33:16 GMT

NPRA Releases Results of Q1 2007 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:32:19 GMT

NPRA Releases Results of Q1 2007 Petrochemical Inventory and Statistics Report 2007-04-30 1ST QUARTER 2007 U.S. PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION INCREASES 4 PERCENT FROM 1ST QUARTER 2006; UP 1 PERCENT FROM 4TH QUARTER 2006 1st Quarter 2007 Inventories Up 2% from Same Quarter 2006; A 9% Decrease to 4th Quarter 2

NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in The Woodlands, TX

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:31:32 GMT

NPRA National Safety Conference Convenes in The Woodlands, TX 2007-05-04 The Woodlands, TX, May 3, 2007 - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today recognized facilities in the petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries, and contractors supporting the industries,

NPRA Expresses Concern on Committee Adoption of “Price Gouging” Language

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:30:50 GMT

NPRA Expresses Concern on Committee Adoption of “Price Gouging” Language 2007-05-08 National Petrochemical & Refiners Association Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna expressed deep concern over the decision of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation to attach so-called "pr

NPRA Outlines Major Concerns Regarding Alternative Fuels During House Energy Testimony

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:29:42 GMT

NPRA Outlines Major Concerns Regarding Alternative Fuels During House Energy Testimony 2007-05-08 Washington, D.C., May 8, 2007 - National Petrochemical & Refiners Association Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna voiced important concerns regarding efforts to increase renewable fuels requirements

House Price Gouging Bill Worse for Consumers Down the Road

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:28:19 GMT

House Price Gouging Bill Worse for Consumers Down the Road 2007-05-23 NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna today shared the association's concerns with the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Preve

NPRA Comments on the Re-Introduction of the Gas Price Act

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:27:35 GMT

NPRA Comments on the Re-Introduction of the Gas Price Act 2007-05-25 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna today commented on Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Ranking Member James Inhofe's (R-Okla.) re-intro

NPRA’s Drevna Testifies on Fuels Title of Draft House Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:26:52 GMT

NPRA’s Drevna Testifies on Fuels Title of Draft House Legislation 2007-06-07 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna today testified before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, expressing willingness to work clo

NPRA Welcomes Teachers to the 8th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP)

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:51 GMT

NPRA Welcomes Teachers to the 8th Annual NPRA Science Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP) 2007-06-11 HOUSTON - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, working in partnership with its member companies, will welcome more than 50 elementary school science teachers to the 8th Annual Science

NPRA Says EPA's Proposed Ozone Standard Change is Unnecessary

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:24:48 GMT

NPRA Says EPA's Proposed Ozone Standard Change is Unnecessary 2007-06-21 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, today stated that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule that would likely lower the current standard for ozone even further is unnecessa

NPRA's Bob Slaughter to Retire after Nearly a Decade of Service

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:23:58 GMT

NPRA's Bob Slaughter to Retire after Nearly a Decade of Service 2007-06-22 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Robert Slaughter, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, is retiring after nine years of devoted service on behalf of the association's member companies. Based in Washington, Slaug

Senate-Passed Energy Bill Could Inhibit, Not Expand Domestic Supplies

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:23:09 GMT

Senate-Passed Energy Bill Could Inhibit, Not Expand Domestic Supplies 2007-06-22 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna today commented on the U.S. Senate's final 65-27 passage of H.R. 6 late last night. "From price gou

NPRA to House Speaker: Do No Harm in Energy Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:22:11 GMT

NPRA to House Speaker: Do No Harm in Energy Legislation 2007-07-20 "NPRA believes … that energy policies that limit domestic supplies of energy resources, are grounded in counterproductive measures, or rely too heavily on the mandated inclusion of alternative fuels can have unintended consequences that un

NPRA'S Drevna Warns of Unintended Consequences of Massive Biofuels Boost

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:21:28 GMT

NPRA'S Drevna Warns of Unintended Consequences of Massive Biofuels Boost 2007-07-31 "Creating artificial demand for biofuels also places unwarranted strain on other industries that compete for the same feedstocks, thus impacting food and other commodity prices. Projected ethanol demand is likely to furthe

House-Passed Energy Bills Ultimately Fail Consumers, Energy Security Mission

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:20:27 GMT

House-Passed Energy Bills Ultimately Fail Consumers, Energy Security Mission 2007-08-06 "These bills turn back the clock by raising taxes on America's oil and gas industry, imposing onerous fees and additional restrictions on domestic energy production, and threatening to halt domestic oil and gas produc

2Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up Four Percent over 2Q 2006; Up Two Percent from 1Q 2007

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:19:44 GMT

2Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up Four Percent over 2Q 2006; Up Two Percent from 1Q 2007 2007-08-09 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released the results of its second quarter petrochemical production and inventory surveys showing significant increases

Annual NPRA Report Shows Continuing Increases in New Refining Capacity

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:18:10 GMT

Annual NPRA Report Shows Continuing Increases in New Refining Capacity 2007-08-22 WASHINGTON, D. C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today released its annual United States Refining and Storage Capacity Report. The report contains data supplied by the Energy Information Admini

NPRA Comments on EPA Ozone NAAQS Proposal at Philadelphia Hearing

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:17:13 GMT

NPRA Comments on EPA Ozone NAAQS Proposal at Philadelphia Hearing 2007-08-30 "NPRA supports retention of the primary ozone standard. At this time, based on the state of the science, replacing EPA's current National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground level ozone of 0.08 ppm is unnecessary. Ma

NPRA Welcomes James Cooper as New Petrochemical Director

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:16:20 GMT

NPRA Welcomes James Cooper as New Petrochemical Director 2007-09-04 "Jim brings a unique combination of chemical industry, program management and policy advocacy experience to NPRA. He will be a great resource for our members and advocacy team as we continue to educate policymakers about our companies, th

NPRA Cites Three New Independent Reports on the Consequences of the Biofuel Mandate

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:15:29 GMT

NPRA Cites Three New Independent Reports on the Consequences of the Biofuel Mandate 2007-09-20 "The new reports from the OECD, FarmEcon.com and the Chesapeake Bay Commission really tell the rest of the story when it comes to the biofuel mandate and its negative consequences. The OECD, for example, asks th

NPRA: Port Arthur Expansion Benefits Consumers, Surrounding Community

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:14:34 GMT

NPRA: Port Arthur Expansion Benefits Consumers, Surrounding Community 2007-09-24 "The announcement of this project should send a clear signal to policymakers that incentives for domestic refiners to reinvest in new capacity are working as they were intended, and new efforts pending in Congress to purposel

NPRA Says CT Congressional Delegation Missed the Target on GAO Request

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:13:43 GMT

NPRA Says CT Congressional Delegation Missed the Target on GAO Request 2007-09-25 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, today took issue with a request by members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review refin

NPRA Dismisses Ethanol Coalition Claims as Ludicrous Attempt at Damage Control

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:12:41 GMT

NPRA Dismisses Ethanol Coalition Claims as Ludicrous Attempt at Damage Control 2007-09-28 "A summer full of unfavorable studies and criticism may be enough for ACE to invest in Beltway public relations damage control, but the facts about ethanol's drawbacks cannot be disputed, and policymakers should be a

NPRA Presents 2007 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum

Communications Department — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:11:23 GMT

NPRA Presents 2007 Lifetime Service Awards at Q&A and Technology Forum 2007-10-11 AUSTIN - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today presented the 2007 Peter G. Andrews Lifetime Service Award to Dr. J. Pat Kennedy of OSIsoft, Charles LeRoy of Valero Energy, and Christina McDowe

AFPM Calls on President Obama to Approve Entire Keystone XL Pipeline

Communications Department — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:45:15 GMT

AFPM CALLS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA TO APPROVE ENTIRE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE 2012-03-21 WASHINGTON – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement responding to the White House announcement today that President Obama is calling for expedited construction

NPRA Labels Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill as All Cost, No Benefit

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:56:20 GMT

NPRA Labels Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill as All Cost, No Benefit 2007-10-18 "Based upon our initial analysis, the Lieberman-Warner billwould still result in an all-cost, no-benefit scenario for Americanconsumers and businesses, ultimately hurting most those who canafford it the least." WASHINGTON, D.

NPRA Names Executive Committee Members For 2008

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:55:10 GMT

NPRA Names Executive Committee Members For 2008 2007-10-30 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical and RefinersAssociation, unanimously elected a new chairman, vice chairman, andother members of its Executive Committee at its recent boardmeeting. Members of the new Executive Committee take offi

NPRA Publishes 2006 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:54:22 GMT

NPRA Publishes 2006 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey 2007-10-31 Washington, D. C. – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today announced the publication of the results of its 2006 U.S. Lubricating Oil and Wax Sales Survey. The report, now in its 30th year, is the preeminent

NPRA Comments on Poll Paid For by Ethanol Interest Groups

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:53:36 GMT

NPRA Comments on Poll Paid For by Ethanol Interest Groups 2007-10-31 WASHINGTON, D.C. – NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna commented today on a new poll paid for and released by the Renewable Fuels Association and other members of a coalitio

NPRA Pans House-Drafted Legislation Containing New Fuels Language

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:52:47 GMT

NPRA Pans House-Drafted Legislation Containing New Fuels Language 2007-11-27 "The new House language only puts the cart before the horseby requiring a new study of the impacts of increasing the renewablefuels mandate after the increase has already been implemented, andby establishing mandates for fuels th

3Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up One Percent Over 3Q 2006; Up One Percent From 2Q 2007

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:52:01 GMT

3Q 2007 U.S. Petrochemical Production Up One Percent Over 3Q 2006; Up One Percent From 2Q 2007 2007-11-27 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, released the results of its third quarterpetrochemical production and inventory surveys October 25th. VERISConsulting, LLC

NPRA Says New Energy Legislation Fails Energy Security and Economic Missions

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:51:18 GMT

NPRA Says New Energy Legislation Fails Energy Security and Economic Missions 2007-12-05 "We would have expected the U.S. Congress to do everythingin its power to support American energy businesses over state-ownedoil conglomerates in unstable countries, but this bill fails thattask miserably and represent

NPRA Board of Directors Elects Charles T. Drevna Association President

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:50:24 GMT

NPRA Board of Directors Elects Charles T. Drevna Association President 2007-12-10 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Board of Directors of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, has elected Charles T.Drevna to serve as the Association's new President. Drevnacurrently serves as NPRA's Executive Vic

Senate Energy Bill a Setback for Consumers and Nation's Energy Future

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:47:56 GMT

Senate Energy Bill a Setback for Consumers and Nation's Energy Future 2007-12-13 "Like its House companion, the Senate's version of H.R. 6fails our environment, fails our nation's energy security, andfails American consumers." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petroc

NPRA's Drevna Comments on EPA's Decision to Deny California's Waiver Request

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:41:13 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Comments on EPA's Decision to Deny California's Waiver Request 2007-12-19 Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, the National Petrochemical& Refiners Association, released the following statement: "EPA this evening announced that it is denyingCalifornia's request for a waiver to regula

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on 2007 Energy Bill Implications, RFS Provisions

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:40:02 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on 2007 Energy Bill Implications, RFS Provisions 2008-02-07 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, testified todaybefore the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee expressingNPRA's concerns with the renew

More Facts About Biofuels and Greenhouse Gases Surface After Energy Bill Becomes Law

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:39:20 GMT

More Facts About Biofuels and Greenhouse Gases Surface After Energy Bill Becomes Law 2008-02-08 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, one day aftertestifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committeeto express NPRA's co

New Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Bill Creates Risk and Reverses Progress

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:38:31 GMT

New Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Bill Creates Risk and Reverses Progress 2008-03-06 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, commented todayon the House Homeland Security Committee's approval of the ChemicalFacility Anti-Terrorism Ac

NPRA Kicks Off 106th Annual Meeting in San Diego

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:37:30 GMT

NPRA Kicks Off 106th Annual Meeting in San Diego 2008-03-10 SAN DIEGO, CA - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, today convenes its 106th Annual Meeting, the largestprofessional gathering of its kind in the world. NPRA ChairmanJames Mahoney, Executive Vice President, Operations Excel

Current Ozone Standard is Working; Unnecessary Change Will Negatively Affect Communities

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:32:47 GMT

Current Ozone Standard is Working; Unnecessary Change Will Negatively Affect Communities 2008-03-12 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical and RefinersAssociation, today stated that the Environmental ProtectionAgency's (EPA) proposed rule that would lower the current standardfor ozone even fur

NPRA Convenes 33rd International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:32:20 GMT

NPRA Convenes 33rd International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio 2008-03-31 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today convenes its 33rd InternationalPetrochemical Conference (IPC), the world's premier petrochemicalmeeting. More than 3,200 petrochemical e

NPRA Comments on Today's House Global Warming Committee Hearing

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:31:36 GMT

NPRA Comments on Today's House Global Warming Committee Hearing 2008-04-01 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical and Refiners Association, commented on thescope and purpose of today's House Select Committee for EnergyIndependence and Global Warming hearing to

CBO Projects Climate Legislation Will Cost More Than $1 Trillion

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:30:50 GMT

CBO Projects Climate Legislation Will Cost More Than $1 Trillion 2008-04-11 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical and Refiners Association, commented today onthe Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) cost estimates forlegislation pending in the Senate, "America's

NPRA Responds to House Speaker's Renewed Call for Harmful Energy Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:29:54 GMT

NPRA Responds to House Speaker's Renewed Call for Harmful Energy Legislation 2008-04-24 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today sent a letter to House Speaker NancyPelosi (D-Calif.) in response to Speaker Pelosi's April 22, 2008letter to President Bush renewing

NPRA Urges Prudence in Considering Changes to U.S. Chemicals Policy

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:28:48 GMT

NPRA Urges Prudence in Considering Changes to U.S. Chemicals Policy 2008-04-29 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today submitted written testimony to theSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works expressing NPRA'sconcerns regarding possible premature, unne

NPRA's Drevna Points to Biofuel Backfire in House Testimony, Calls for Repeal

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:17:19 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Points to Biofuel Backfire in House Testimony, Calls for Repeal 2008-05-06 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today testifiedbefore the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality sharingconcerns with the state of th

New Senate Energy Bill Puts Politics and Foreign Oil First, American Consumers Last

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:16:42 GMT

New Senate Energy Bill Puts Politics and Foreign Oil First, American Consumers Last 2008-05-07 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, stronglycriticized the "Consumer-First Energy Act," introduced today bySenate Majority Leader Harry R

NPRA Awards Banquet Honors Industry Safety Achievement

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:16:04 GMT

NPRA Awards Banquet Honors Industry Safety Achievement 2008-05-08 THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today recognized facility operators in thepetroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries, andcontractors supporting the operations, for outstan

Unique Study Shows Many Hurdles for Compliance with Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:15:20 GMT

Unique Study Shows Many Hurdles for Compliance with Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill 2008-05-20 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new, unique study conducted by NERAEconomic Consulting for NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, shows that significant increases in nuclearand wind-generated energy, as w

NPRA Kicks Off 9th Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:14:43 GMT

NPRA Kicks Off 9th Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program 2008-06-02 GEISMAR, LA. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, working in partnership with its member companies, willwelcome nearly 50 elementary school science teachers to the 9thAnnual Science Teacher Enhancement Program

NPRA Launches New, More Vibrant and User-Friendly Web Site

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:13:55 GMT

NPRA Launches New, More Vibrant and User-Friendly Web Site 2008-11-10 "NPRA.org is the best official resource for news andinformation about the modern domestic refining and petrochemicalcommunities." WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, today launched its new

Costly and Intrusive EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule Would Fail American Economy and Consumers

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:43:57 GMT

Costly and Intrusive EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule Would Fail American Economy and Consumers 2008-12-02 "…NPRA does not believe that regulation of GHGsunder the CAA would be an effective or efficient means to addressclimate change. Such regulation would impose enormous costs andburdens on society and U.S. manu

Unique and Diverse Coalition Calls on EPA to Fully Consider Implications for Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:43:11 GMT

Unique and Diverse Coalition Calls on EPA to Fully Consider Implications for Mid-Level Ethanol Blends 2008-12-19 "The introduction ofmid-level ethanol blends without unbiased and comprehensive testingmay be detrimental to air quality andconsumers." Letter to EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson fro

Environmental, Scientific and Business Coalition: Do Not Increase the Ethanol Blending Cap In the Stimulus Package

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:42:26 GMT

Environmental, Scientific and Business Coalition: Do Not Increase the Ethanol Blending Cap In the Stimulus Package 2009-04-06 "Collectively, our organizations strongly believethat this issue should not be part of the economic stimulus packagecurrently under consideration by the United StatesSenate."

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Chemical Risk Management Before House Subcommittee

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:41:29 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Chemical Risk Management Before House Subcommittee 2009-02-26 "NPRA believes we must ensure the over-arching goalsof TSCA are achieved while at the same time promoting innovation increating life saving or enhancing products, promoting economicgrowth and strengthening American c

NPRA Cautions Elements of the President's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Would Impede Path to Economic Recovery

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:40:42 GMT

NPRA Cautions Elements of the President's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Would Impede Path to Economic Recovery 2009-02-27 "Certain provisions in the President's proposed 2010budget would do more to harm American businesses than help. Assetand wealth transfer is a recipe for job loss, higher consumerenergy cost

Coalition Demands Science-Based Review of Ethanol Industry's Bid for Higher Blend Levels

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:39:55 GMT

Coalition Demands Science-Based Review of Ethanol Industry's Bid for Higher Blend Levels 2009-03-06 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition of health,environmental, food production and manufacturing groups calledtoday for a thorough, science-based review by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) of a petition to

NPRA Opens 107th Annual Meeting

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:38:53 GMT

NPRA Opens 107th Annual Meeting 2009-03-23 NPRA Chairman Kevin W. Brown:" NPRA is working hard to ensure that our economic concerns arenot further exacerbated by the implementation of unrealistic orpolitically expedient government policies ." SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &amp

Coalition Stresses Need for Safe, Scientific Approach to Instituting Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:38:08 GMT

Coalition Stresses Need for Safe, Scientific Approach to Instituting Mid-Level Ethanol Blends 2009-03-26 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition ofenvironmental, public health, food production, free-market andmanufacturing organizations today released a letter to Departmentof Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Environme

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Before Senate Subcommittee

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:37:13 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Before Senate Subcommittee 2009-04-01 "Collectively, ourassociations have one fundamental message for the Subcommitteetoday: Ethanol should not be blended into gasoline at levels higherthan 10 percent for use in non-flexible fuel motor vehicles andnonro

NPRA Concerned With EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:36:10 GMT

NPRA Concerned With EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding 2009-04-17 "Should the ObamaAdministration choose to regulate greenhouse gas emissions underthe Clean Air Act, it would constitute EPA's single largest andpotentially most complex assertion of authority over the U.S.economy and Americ

AFPM Urges President Obama to Take Steps to Strengthen the Nation's Energy Security

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:59:21 GMT

AFPM Urges President Obama to Take Steps to Strengthen the Nation’s Energy Security 2012-03-15 AFPM Urges President Obama to Take Steps to Strengthen the Nation’s Energy Security

AFPM asks Obama for Fair Treatment and to Stand up for American Workers

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:56:10 GMT

AFPM ASKS OBAMA FOR FAIR TREATMENT AND TO STAND UP FOR AMERICAN WORKERS 2012-03-20 WASHINGTON -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers calls on President Obama to stop singling out the oil and natural gas sectors to pay additional taxes not paid by other industries. “The American public sh

AFPM Annual Meeting Opens With Call to Develop America's Energy Resources to Benefit the Nation

Communications Department — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:57 GMT

AFPM ANNUAL MEETING OPENS WITH CALL TO DEVELOP AMERICA’S ENERGY RESOURCES TO BENEFIT THE NATION 2012-03-12 SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The refining and petrochemical industriescan help build a better future for the American people ifregulatory conditions are improved and the nation is allowed todevelop its abun

Proposed EPA Guidelines Do Not Resolve Pending Questions About Liability, Viability and Utility of Increased Ethanol Blends

Communications Department — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:22:28 GMT

Proposed EPA Guidelines Do Not Resolve Pending Questions About Liability, Viability and Utility of Increased Ethanol Blends 2009-05-05 "While NPRA looks forwardto commenting more specifically on the proposed guidelines, thequestions of commercial viability, product liability and the lackof adequate scien

NPRA Honors Industry Achivements at Safety Awards Banquet

Communications Department — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:21:34 GMT

NPRA Honors Industry Achivements at Safety Awards Banquet 2009-05-14 Association's NationalSafety Conference Convenes in Grapevine, Texas GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, yesterday recognized facility operators in thepetroleum refining and petrochemical

NPRA Applauds Proposal to Extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

Communications Department — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:20:09 GMT

NPRA Applauds Proposal to Extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards 2009-05-21 "The current CFATSregulations are still in the process of implementation, and thesuccess or failure of the existing law has yet to be determined. Byallowing current CFATS requirements to be fully implemented, H.R.2477

NPRA: Waxman-Markey Bill Is an 'Abject Policy Failure'

Communications Department — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:19:18 GMT

NPRA: Waxman-Markey Bill Is an 'Abject Policy Failure' 2009-05-22 "Such policies, with theback of a hand, cast aside millions of hard-working Americans withthe simple message that they and their livelihoods are neitherwanted nor needed. Such policies fail consumers by effectivelylimiting individual prefe

NPRA's Drevna Testifies Before House Panel on Draft Climate Change Legislation

Communications Department — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:18:15 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Testifies Before House Panel on Draft Climate Change Legislation 2009-04-24 "NPRA supports theadvancement and deployment of new technologies that bring reliable,affordable, and clean supplies of domestic energy to consumers. Wedo, however, have serious concerns with the ability of the'Ameri

AFPM Applauds Actions by Congress to Advance Keystone XL Pipeline

Leslie Young — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:00:11 GMT

AFPM APPLAUDS ACTIONS BY CONGRESS TO ADVANCE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE 2012-02-07 David Egner degner@afpm.org 202-552-8485 WASHINGTON – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna today welcomed passage of the North American Energy Access Act by the House Energy and Comme

AFPM Says President Obama’s Energy Tax Proposals Would Hurt Consumers and Workers

Leslie Young — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:00:11 GMT

AFPM Says President Obama’s Energy Tax Proposals Would Hurt Consumers and Workers 2012-02-13 WASHINGTON – AmericanFuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued thefollowing statement today in response to energy tax increases in President Obama’sproposed budget:

NPRA Welcomes Participants to Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:30:12 GMT

NPRA Welcomes Participants to Annual Science Teacher Enhancement Program 2009-06-01 GEISMAR, LA. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, working in partnership with its member companies, willwelcome nearly 50 elementary school science teachers to the 10thAnnual Science Teacher Enhance

NPRA Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:28:42 GMT

NPRA Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule 2009-06-09 "[T]his process shouldnot be rushed in order to meet a deadline that will be breached nomatter how quickly EPA finalizes this proposal. Because a GHGreporting program includes the entire domestic economy, being rightis much

NPRA Study Examines Realities of Inherently Safer Technology

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:28:08 GMT

NPRA Study Examines Realities of Inherently Safer Technology 2009-06-09 "Those who are pushingfor the adoption of IST simply to force mandatory chemicalsubstitution fail to take into account the fact that facilityowners and operators already follow the safest possible practicesand procedures. A forced sw

NPRA Concerned About Future of EPA Chemical Assessment & Management Program

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:08:15 GMT

NPRA Concerned About Future of EPA Chemical Assessment & Management Program 2009-06-18 "It is extremelydisheartening that the Administration would abandon itspriority-setting chemicals management process before it is evengiven the opportunity to work. … One cannot help but gain theimpression that thi

NPRA: Maintain Current Chemical Security Standards; IST Unnecessary

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:07:28 GMT

NPRA: Maintain Current Chemical Security Standards; IST Unnecessary 2009-06-18 "Without allowing forfull implementation of the current standards, how can a policymakertruly know what should be changed, if anything?" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical

NPRA Files Comments on EPA's Proposed Endangerment Findings for Greenhouse Gases

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:06:34 GMT

NPRA Files Comments on EPA's Proposed Endangerment Findings for Greenhouse Gases 2009-06-23 "Given this matter'stremendous significance to American consumers, manufacturers, andthe economy, we urge EPA to reconsider its proposed findings,particularly in regard to the legal, scientific, and policy issuesr

Despite Late Modifications, House Climate Bill Will Still Fail Consumers, Economic Recovery

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:58:07 GMT

Despite Late Modifications, House Climate Bill Will Still Fail Consumers, Economic Recovery 2009-07-26 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today sharply criticized the House's narrow219-212 approval of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy andSecurity Act of 2009, c

NPRA Submits Comments Opposing Growth Energy Ethanol Petition

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:57:12 GMT

NPRA Submits Comments Opposing Growth Energy Ethanol Petition 2009-07-20 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today submitted comments to the EnvironmentalProtection Agency on Growth Energy's March 6, 2009 petition to theAgency to increase the allowable ethanol con

Coalition Advocates For Scientific Integrity In Federal Ethanol Policy

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:56:16 GMT

Coalition Advocates For Scientific Integrity In Federal Ethanol Policy 2009-07-26 Environmental Working Group (EWG) Alex Formuzis (202) 667-6982 alex@ewg.org Don Carr (202) 667-6982 don@ewg.org Friends of the Earth (FOE) Nick Berning (202) 783-7400 NB

NPRA Comments on FTC Petroleum Market Rule

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:54:46 GMT

NPRA Comments on FTC Petroleum Market Rule 2009-08-06 WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, today commented on the Federal TradeCommission's rule targeting "manipulation" in the oil, gasoline,and petroleum distillates markets. "Based upon the FTC's numerous and ext

NPRA Board Elects Valero's Bill Klesse Association Chairman

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:54:06 GMT

NPRA Board Elects Valero's Bill Klesse Association Chairman 2009-08-06 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Board of Directors ofNPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, haselected Bill Klesse, Valero Energy Corporation's Chief ExecutiveOfficer, President and Chairman of the Board, as Chairman of thea

NPRA: Domestic Refiners Continue to Expand Capacity

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:53:19 GMT

NPRA: Domestic Refiners Continue to Expand Capacity 2009-09-02 "Despite an uncertaineconomy and pending legislation that threatens the domesticrefining community, American refiners continue to expand capacityto meet consumers' needs for a safe and reliable supply of fuelsand other petroleum-based product

NPRA Comments on Proposed RFS2 Modifications

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:52:11 GMT

NPRA Comments on Proposed RFS2 Modifications 2009-09-25 NPRA President Charles T. Drevna: "NPRA's concerns with these proposed changes range fromthe lack of time allowed for implementation of the program tocellulosic availability to implementation of mid-level ethanolblends such as E15 without comprehensi

NPRA Believes EPA Lacks Legal Authority to Raise GHG Permitting Threshold

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:47:52 GMT

NPRA Believes EPA Lacks Legal Authority to Raise GHG Permitting Threshold 2009-09-30 "Today's proposalhighlights the perils of forcing greenhouse gas regulations intothe Clean Air Act." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical & Refiners Association, tod

Senate Cap-and-Trade Proposal Ignores Lessons Learned from House-Passed Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:46:24 GMT

Senate Cap-and-Trade Proposal Ignores Lessons Learned from House-Passed Legislation 2009-09-30 "H.R. 2454 represents anabject policy failure, and what we see in the draft Senatelegislation is no better. In some cases, the Senate draft isworse for refiners, American consumers and our nation's economichea

NPRA Honors 2009 Lifetime Service Award Recipients at Q&A and Technology Forum

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:28:50 GMT

NPRA Honors 2009 Lifetime Service Award Recipients at Q&A and Technology Forum 2009-10-12 FORT WORTH - NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, today presented Peter G. Andrews Lifetime ServiceAwards to Steve Elwart, of Ergon Refining, Inc., and Lee Turpin, ofTurpin Consulting, as pa

NPRA Comments on House Subcommittee Passage of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:27:51 GMT

NPRA Comments on House Subcommittee Passage of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 2009-10-14 "…NPRA believes thatmandating an 'Inherently Safer Technology' program for Tier I andTier II facilities, as proposed by the legislation, is unnecessary.IST is an engineering philosophy, not a technique,

Coalition Cautions House Committee on Detrimental Impacts of 'Security' Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:19:51 GMT

Coalition Cautions House Committee on Detrimental Impacts of 'Security' Bill 2009-10-21 "[W]e strongly object tothe Inherently Safer Technology (IST) provisions of thislegislation that would allow the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) to mandate that businesses employ specific productsubstitutions and

NPRA Chairman, Valero CEO Bill Klesse Testifies Before Senate Committee Against Cap-and-Trade

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:14:37 GMT

NPRA Chairman, Valero CEO Bill Klesse Testifies Before Senate Committee Against Cap-and-Trade 2009-10-28 "This legislationattempts to raise oil product prices so that other less economicenergy sources look better by comparison. Is this really fairto the American consumer or to our industry? As diesel fu

NPRA Criticizes Senate Committee's Actions on Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:52:22 GMT

NPRA Criticizes Senate Committee's Actions on Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill 2009-11-05 "We're verydisheartened by the Committee's choice to pursue the 'nuclear'option today. More importantly, however, the Committee'stotal disregard for domestic refiners, petrochemical producers andtheir employees, the higher

NPRA COMMENTS ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CHEMICAL AND WATER SECURITY ACT OF 2009

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:51:45 GMT

NPRA COMMENTS ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CHEMICAL AND WATER SECURITY ACT OF 2009 2009-11-06 "Through its passage ofH.R. 2868 with the inclusion of an 'Inherently Safer Technology'provision, the House is sending a clear signal that it wants to putthe federal government in a position to dictate chemical practices

NPRA Cautions Senate Finance Committee on Job Loss in Written Comments on Climate Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:49:49 GMT

NPRA Cautions Senate Finance Committee on Job Loss in Written Comments on Climate Legislation 2009-11-10 "H.R. 2454 and S. 1733will drive domestic gasoline and diesel production offshore,resulting in lost jobs for American workers and the outsourcing ofour nation's energy security to regions of the world

NPRA Makes Recommendations on Chemical Prioritization, Biomonitoring in Written Comments to House Subcommittee

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:48:35 GMT

NPRA Makes Recommendations on Chemical Prioritization, Biomonitoring in Written Comments to House Subcommittee 2009-11-17 "NPRA and its membersare committed to protecting consumers and the environment, and, tothat end, are supportive of sound and sensible modifications toexisting chemicals risk managemen

NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision to Delay Action on Higher Ethanol Blends

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:47:42 GMT

NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision to Delay Action on Higher Ethanol Blends 2009-12-01 "In making thisdecision, EPA correctly recognizes that there is more study andcomprehensive testing to be done to ensure that higher ethanolblends will be safe for consumers and not threaten the reliabilityof their fuels or

NPRA Comments on Congressional Efforts to Update Chemical Risk Policy

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:47:07 GMT

NPRA Comments on Congressional Efforts to Update Chemical Risk Policy 2009-12-02 "Industry andpolicymakers should continue to work collectively andconstructively to ensure that the overarching goals of ToxicSubstances Control Act, protecting human health and theenvironment, are achieved while at the same

NPRA Questions Foundation and Timing of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:45:32 GMT

NPRA Questions Foundation and Timing of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding 2009-12-07 "Individual Americanconsumers and businesses alike will be dramatically affected bythis decision that, frankly, is based on selective science, a weaklegal and policy foundation, and a failure to account for numerousunc

NPRA Agrees with Senators That Domestic Refining Is A National Security Priority; Concerns Remain with Framework of Climate Legislation

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:44:55 GMT

NPRA Agrees with Senators That Domestic Refining Is A National Security Priority; Concerns Remain with Framework of Climate Legislation 2009-12-16 "Our members'significant investments and research in newer, cleaner technologiesplace a premium on increased efficiency and emissions reductionswhile continui

NPRA Files Comments Opposing EPA's PSD, Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule

Communications Department — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:43:52 GMT

NPRA Files Comments Opposing EPA's PSD, Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule 2009-12-28 "The regulation of[greenhouse gases] under authority of the Clean Air Act, as thiscourse of action is being currently defined by EPA, undoubtedlyrepresents the largest expansion of the Agency's CAA authoritysince the enactme

NPRA Asks State Department to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline

Communications Department — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00:09 GMT

NPRA Asks State Department to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline 2011-06-06 WASHINGTON – NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, today sent a letter to the U.S. State Department urging approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would bring oil from Western Canada to U.S. refineries. State

AFPM President Testifies on Gasoline Prices

Communications Department — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:51:08 GMT

AFPM PRESIDENT TESTIFIES ON GASOLINE PRICES 2012-03-07 WASHINGTON - American Fuel & Petrochemical ManufacturersPresident Charles T. Drevna told a House subcommittee today thathigh crude oil prices are the primary factor behind high gasolineprices, and said the most effective actions to help Americancon

NPRA Says EPA Proposed GHG Regulations Bad for America

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:52:08 GMT

NPRA Says EPA Proposed GHG Regulations Bad for America 2010-12-23 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the followingstatement in response to regulations proposed today by theEnvironmental Protection Agency limiting greenhouse gas emi

24 Groups Seek More Time to Comment on E15 Regulations

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:51:08 GMT

24 Groups Seek More Time to Comment on E15 Regulations 2010-12-16 WASHINGTON - A diverse group of 24 organizations today asked theEnvironmental Protection Agency to allow an additional 60 days forpublic comment on proposed regulations designed to preventmisfueling with gasoline containing 15 percent ethano

NPRA Says Court Decision on GHGs Bad for Consumers

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:50:02 GMT

NPRA Says Court Decision on GHGs Bad for Consumers 2010-12-10 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued thefollowing statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Court ofAppeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on the motion by

NPRA Says EPA E15 Misfueling Regulations Won’t Protect Consumers

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:49:25 GMT

NPRA Says EPA E15 Misfueling Regulations Won’t Protect Consumers 2010-11-16 CHICAGO - Gregory M. Scott, executive vice president and generalcounsel of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, testified at an Environmental Protection Agency publichearing today that proposed EPA regulations

NPRA Statement on Defeat of Proposition 23 in California

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:48:34 GMT

NPRA Statement on Defeat of Proposition 23 in California 2010-11-03 WASHINGTON -- Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued thefollowing statement on the defeat of Proposition 23 inCalifornia: "Proposition 23 was defeated because a sophisticat

NPRA Criticizes EPA Decision to Increase Ethanol in Gasoline

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:47:48 GMT

NPRA Criticizes EPA Decision to Increase Ethanol in Gasoline 2010-10-13 WASHINGTON - Gregory M. Scott, executive vice president andgeneral counsel of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & RefinersAssociation, issued the following statement criticizing thedecision announced today by the Environmental Prot

More than 22,000 Americans E-mail President Obama Urging Him to “Say NO to Untested E15”

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:46:47 GMT

More than 22,000 Americans E-mail President Obama Urging Him to “Say NO to Untested E15” 2010-10-06 More than 22,000 Americans have e-mailed President Obama urginghim to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from approving a 50percent increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline untilcomprehensive, inde

NPRA Supports Bipartisan Congressional Letter to EPA on E15

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:45:52 GMT

NPRA Supports Bipartisan Congressional Letter to EPA on E15 2010-07-29 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, today issued a statementin response to a letter sent by four members of Congress toEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator

36 Groups Ask Senate Leaders to Reject Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:44:44 GMT

36 Groups Ask Senate Leaders to Reject Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline 2010-07-26 WASHINGTON - Thirty-six environmental and industry groupssigned a letter that went to the majority and minority leaders ofthe Senate today urging opposition to any amendment to the upcomingenergy bill that would authorize the

Statement by NPRA President on Senate Energy Bill

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:43:21 GMT

Statement by NPRA President on Senate Energy Bill 2010-07-23 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical and Refiners Association, today issued thefollowing statement in response to the announcement by SenateDemocrats that they have abandoned their effort to passcomprehensi

NPRA's Drevna Discusses Refining Industry, Energy Policy on C-SPAN's Washington Journal

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:42:32 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Discusses Refining Industry, Energy Policy on C-SPAN's Washington Journal 2010-07-23 National Petrochemical & Refiners Association PresidentCharles T. Drevna appeared on the " WashingtonJournal " program on C-SPAN today. Drevna said the Americanpeople are fortunate that the Senate abandone

NPRA Statement on Introduction of Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:41:42 GMT

NPRA Statement on Introduction of Toxic Chemicals Safety Act 2010-07-23 Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemicaland Refiners Association, today issued the following statementregarding the introduction of the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act: "We agree that sound, sensible modernization of

NPRA Says Defeat of Sanders Amendment Helps Preserve American Jobs

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:39:18 GMT

NPRA Says Defeat of Sanders Amendment Helps Preserve American Jobs 2010-06-16 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical and Refiners Association, said today thatthe 61 U.S. senators who defeated an amendment that would haveresulted in tax increases to the domestic petrole

NPRA Applauds Court’s Decision to Deny Dismissal of California LCFS Suit

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:38:36 GMT

NPRA Applauds Court’s Decision to Deny Dismissal of California LCFS Suit 2010-06-16 WASHINGTON - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District ofCalifornia today denied California's motion to dismiss a lawsuitchallenging the low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) regulationsimplemented by the California Air Res

NPRA Statement on Defeat of Murkowski Resolution(1)

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:32:51 GMT

NPRA Statement on Defeat of Murkowski Resolution 2010-06-10 WASHINGTON - Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the NationalPetrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the followingstatement today after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a resolutionsponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to overturn th

NPRA Statement on Defeat of Murkowski Resolution

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:31:52 GMT

Coalition Urges Congress to Bar EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:30:48 GMT

Coalition Urges Congress to Bar EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2010-06-09 WASHINGTON - A group of 24 trade associations representing abroad range of employers that provide jobs to millions of Americansis urging U.S. senators to bar the Environmental Protection Agencyfrom going around Congress t

NPRA Denounces Proposed Senate Energy Tax Increase That Would Enrich Wall Street Investment Managers

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:29:52 GMT

NPRA Denounces Proposed Senate Energy Tax Increase That Would Enrich Wall Street Investment Managers 2010-06-08 WASHINGTON - An energy tax increase proposed in the Senateshould be defeated because it would take money from Americanfamilies, farmers and truckers to provide tax breaks for wealthyWall Street in

NPRA’s Scott Gives Refining Industry’s Reaction to Kerry-Lieberman Bill

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:28:47 GMT

NPRA’s Scott Gives Refining Industry’s Reaction to Kerry-Lieberman Bill 2010-05-19 From E&E's introduction :"How does the Senate's 'American Power Act' treat the petrochemicaland refining industries? During today's OnPoint, GregoryScott, executive vice president and general counsel at the NationalPe

NPRA Says EPA Action on Greenhouse Gases Unlawful

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:27:37 GMT

NPRA Says EPA Action on Greenhouse Gases Unlawful 2010-05-13 WASHINGTON - A final rule issued today by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) to dramatically raise the level ofgreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary sources - includingrefineries, power plants and other manufacturers - that canbe

NPRA Says New Senate Climate Bill Should Be Rejected

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:26:31 GMT

NPRA Says New Senate Climate Bill Should Be Rejected 2010-05-12 WASHINGTON - A climate change bill proposed today by Sens. JohnKerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) should be rejectedbecause it would hurt American families and workers, weaken thenation's economic recovery and harm U.S. national securi

NPRA’s Drevna Cautions Against Harmful Carbon Restrictions in Op-Ed

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:25:36 GMT

NPRA’s Drevna Cautions Against Harmful Carbon Restrictions in Op-Ed 2010-05-07 NPRA President Charlie Drevna warns that overly stringentcarbon dioxide emissions limits will have devastating consequencesfor American families and the economy in an op-ed titled " Carbon charges will hurt America ," appearing

NPRA Says Carbon Restrictions Hurt America

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:24:43 GMT

NPRA Says Carbon Restrictions Hurt America 2010-04-28 WASHINGTON - Proposed limits and fees on carbon dioxideemissions threaten jobs at U.S. oil refineries and petrochemicalplants - along with other manufacturing jobs - and would raiseenergy costs and hurt American families, the president of theNational Pe

NPRA Statement on T. Boone Pickens' Plan to Power Vehicles with Natural Gas

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:23:26 GMT

NPRA Statement on T. Boone Pickens' Plan to Power Vehicles with Natural Gas 2010-04-14 WASHINGTON - Following is a statement from Charles T.Drevna, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemical &Refiners Association, responding to testimony today by T. BoonePickens at a House Ways and Means Committee

NPRA Comments on Release of Final EPA 'Tailpipe' Rule

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:22:27 GMT

NPRA Comments on Release of Final EPA 'Tailpipe' Rule 2010-04-01 "The 'Tailpipe' ruleestablishes the first-ever standards to regulate greenhouse gasemissions under the Clean Air Act, a law never intended to regulategreenhouse gases and extraordinarily ill-suited to doso." WASHINGTON, D.C. - NPR

NPRA Opens 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:21:06 GMT

NPRA Opens 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix 2010-03-22 NPRA Chairman WilliamKlesse: "The policies currently being considered in Washingtonhave the potential to impact every one of our businesses,operations at all of our facilities, and every individual employeeat those facilities - including each of us ga

NPRA Outlines Concerns Regarding U.S. Business Environment in Comments to House Committee

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:20:21 GMT

NPRA Outlines Concerns Regarding U.S. Business Environment in Comments to House Committee 2010-03-17 "[T]he federal governmentmust create an environment that attracts American businesses toexpand their operations in this country and fosters innovationrather than encouraging jobs to be shippedoverseas."

Coalition Urges EPA to Base Mid-Level Ethanol Decision on Sound, Complete Science

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:19:32 GMT

Coalition Urges EPA to Base Mid-Level Ethanol Decision on Sound, Complete Science 2011-03-15 "We continue to urgeEPA to base any decision to permit the introduction of mid-levelethanol blends - whether a general waiver or the 'partial' waiverconcept on which EPA invited public comment previously - on aco

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on U.S. Chemical Safety Law Before Senate Subcommittee

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:18:20 GMT

NPRA's Drevna Testifies on U.S. Chemical Safety Law Before Senate Subcommittee 2010-03-09 "As we take steps tomodernize our nation's chemicals management policy, care must betaken to ensure that TSCA continues to achieve its overarchinggoals of protecting human health and the environment, while at thesam

NPRA Voices Support for Bill to Continue Chemical Security Program in Statement to Senate Committee

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:17:35 GMT

NPRA Voices Support for Bill to Continue Chemical Security Program in Statement to Senate Committee 2010-03-03 "S. 2996 is animportant step to providing the industry with the regulatorycertainty required to continue keeping our country safe fromterrorist attacks. By reauthorizing the current ChemicalFac

NPRA’s Drevna Discusses California LCFS on Canada’s CBC Radio

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:16:46 GMT

NPRA’s Drevna Discusses California LCFS on Canada’s CBC Radio 2010-02-18 NPRA President Charlie Drevna was interviewedyesterday on CBC Radio's " Edmonton AM " and " The CalgaryEyeopener " programs regarding California's low-carbonfuel standard and its potential impacts, including those onCanadian oil

NPRA Files Legal Challenge Regarding California LCFS

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:15:18 GMT

NPRA Files Legal Challenge Regarding California LCFS 2010-02-02 "The California LCFS isunlawful for a number of reasons, including the fact that itviolates the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution byimposing undue and unconstitutional burdens on interstatecommerce. California's LCFS also wou

Increased Taxes on Energy in the President's Proposed Budget Are Counterproductive

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:13:58 GMT

Increased Taxes on Energy in the President's Proposed Budget Are Counterproductive 2010-02-01

NPRA: New Green Jobs Should Not Displace Existing Red, White and Blue Jobs

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:10:44 GMT

NPRA: New Green Jobs Should Not Displace Existing Red, White and Blue Jobs 2010-01-27 "President Obama shouldbe applauded for turning his attention to the economy, jobs,continued investment in innovation, and increased domestic energyproduction. A cap-and-trade climate bill would only runcounterproducti

NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision on Confidential Business Information

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:09:53 GMT

NPRA Applauds EPA's Decision on Confidential Business Information 2010-01-21 "We applaud the ObamaAdministration for taking this step that, frankly, previousadministrations would have been wise toconsider." WASHINGTON, D...C. - Charles T. Drevna, President of NPRA, theNational Petrochemical &am

NPRA’s Charlie Drevna Reacts to EPA's Announced New Smog Rules

Communications Department — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:08:16 GMT

NPRA’s Charlie Drevna Reacts to EPA's Announced New Smog Rules 2010-01-07 "While we're in the process of reviewing the new rules, ourbelief is that they will undoubtedly and adversely affect theability of our member businesses to expand refining capacity oncethe economy revives and product demand increases

AFPM Challenges EPA Regulation of GHG

Communications Department — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:03:03 GMT

AFPM Challenges EPA Regulation of GHG 2012-02-29 WASHINGTON - The American Fuel &Petrochemical Manufacturers joined 20 other business groups Tuesdayand Wednesday in presenting oral arguments before the U.S. Court ofAppeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the EnvironmentalProtection Agency's decisio