Lupita Escandon has heard her fair share of “nos.” The mother of three young children had faced plenty of obstacles in balancing life at home with her dream of embarking on a career path for the betterment of her family and herself.
With a wave of retirements looming in the next decade, many in the petrochemical and refinery sectors are looking to a 40-year industry veteran to prepare the next generation of highly qualified workers.
WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) participated in oral arguments today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the case Americans for Clean Energy et al. v. EPA et al. (case number 16-1005).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chet Thompson, President & CEO of The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), released the following statement on the joint proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise 2021 – 2026 fuel economy standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Statement by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson following President Donald Trump’s visit to Michigan where he announced the Administration would reopen the current evaluation of auto efficiency standards for Model Year 2022-2025 light-duty vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “It’s shameful that Administrator Pruitt and Secretary Perdue are considering recommending to the President that he renege on his promise to find a ‘win-win’ solution to the RFS that works for farmers, refinery workers and, most importantly, consumers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AFPM filed the attached petition requesting that EPA waive the 2016 RFS cellulosic volumes to avoid “phantom fuel” compliance payments arising from a shortfall in 2016 cellulosic production.
This career requires you to spend long periods of time away from home and travel great distances, but you also have the opportunity to work independently and see the country.