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Coming Soon: 2022 Hurricane Season

As we approach the 2022 hurricane season, experts are predicting yet another severe year, with some saying it will compare to last year. No one knows how accurate these predictions will be, but we can...
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Hurricane Ian: Be Prepared

All eyes are on Hurricane Ian, which is expected to approach Florida’s west coast later Wednesday and into Thursday bringing high winds and massive amounts of rain. Although our nation’s refiners and petrochemical manufacturers do not have facilities in the affected region, we’d like to urge the people in the area to prepare for the storm and heed all evacuation notices. Florida residents can get critical preparedness and evacuation information here.
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AFPM Statement on Gas Prices Surrounding Hurricane Ian

“Our country has seen time and again that major storms and often-correlated runs on gas stations can have a swift impact on prices. Already in Florida, some key areas are functioning with roughly 20 percent of retail stations either out of gas or out of power. That means there is less supply overall and some temporary inability to access supplies in certain Florida communities where there is, at present, heightened local demand. The market is resilient and will work to fix this imbalance swiftly, but a return to normalcy will likely not be immediate as the supply chain is complex and buyers will need to return to their normal purchasing habits."

Hurricane Season 2023: Be Prepared

Experts are predicting this year’s season to be similar to last or even a little less severe, with Colorado State University Tropical Forecast calling for 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two category 3 or higher hurricanes. And as they do every year, refining and petrochemical companies are doing their part to ensure they are prepared for every possible scenario and batting down the hatches, if you will.
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FAQs: Hurricane Preparedness and Response 2021

Visit AFPM’s Hurricane and Weather Event Resource Center for more information on steps being taken to ensure the safety of our members’ facilities, their employees and the communities that surround them.

What Every New Reliability and Maintenance Engineer Should Know

Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp


Speakers:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Join us for the first ever Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp!

This series is designed for new engineers in reliability and maintenance who seek practical technical skills, hands-on experience, and exposure to real-world scenarios.

Stay informed. Register early for the 2025 Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp Webinar.
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Dean Roberts
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Hands on Technology Demonstrations and Discussions: Exploring Maintenance Scenarios in a Simulated Environment and How Wireless Technology Influences Equipment Monitoring

Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp


Facilitator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66
Abby Esterly, AFPM

Participate in the Bootcamp Technology workshop to explore a simulated potential leak scenario and learn immediate response actions within the initial five minutes. Additionally, discover the benefits of using an acrylic pump to resolve inspection challenges.

This session will help and encourage attendees to:

  • Understand what good looks like

  • Increase knowledge on new technology tools

  • Identify and share good practices

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Carlos F. Acosta
Abby Esterly
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PSM: Going Beyond Compliance and Why It Matters

Reliability & Maintenance Bootcamp


Facilitator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

We will explore scenarios of when things go wrong, delve into PSM regulations, discuss RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices), and emphasize the significance of going beyond compliance.

Participants will learn:

  • How to move beyond compliance

  • How to ‘fail safely’

  • How “risk” can be assessed differently – the importance of different points of view

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Bill Clark
Larry Webb
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