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American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
Oil and Gas
Washington, District of Columbia 16,839 followers
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About us
AFPM is a trade association representing high-tech American manufacturers of virtually the entire U.S. supply of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, other fuels and home heating oil, as well as the petrochemicals used as building blocks for thousands of vital products in daily life. AFPM members make modern life possible and keep America moving and growing as they meet the needs of our nation and local communities, strengthen economic and national security, and support nearly 2 million American jobs. Petrochemicals are used to manufacture just about everything not made from rocks, plants, other living things or metal. These products include everything made of plastic, medicines and medical devices, cosmetics, furniture, appliances, TVs and radios, computers, parts used in every mode of transportation, solar power panels and wind turbines. AFPM members are there when you need us – providing reliable and proven products for your life every day. Every hour of every day, millions of Americans benefit from products made by members of AFPM.
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http://www.afpm.org
External link for American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- Industry
- Oil and Gas
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1902
- Specialties
- Refining and Petrochemicals
Locations
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Primary
1800 M St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
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Today, a bipartisan coalition of local union workers, community members, business leaders and energy producers are rallying to call for the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies to change course on policies that will ban most new gas cars and impose electric vehicle mandates. Such regulations will significantly impact New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware workers as well as consumers’ ability to purchase the cars and trucks they want. The rallying cry: Save Our Jobs! Don’t Ban Our Cars!
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American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) reposted this
Kudos to Glenn Youngkin for following the will of the people who have made it clear that they do not want politicians dictating what cars they can drive. We welcome Virginia into the growing number of states — both red and blue — that have rejected CA's ban on sales of new gas-powered cars and trucks. https://lnkd.in/eaAXwmEp
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NEW: Summer gasoline is hitting the market, which can affect prices at the pump. Check out our new explainer: "Seasonal gasoline 101" https://lnkd.in/e5aARtxs
Seasonal gasoline 101: What is “summer” gasoline?
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Per Chet Thompson: "The EPA’s standards for fleetwide vehicle emissions are not tech-neutral...If the 85 grams/mile emissions standard that EPA finalized for 2032 were applied across today’s new vehicles, not a single gas, diesel, or traditional hybrid car would make the cut on its own." https://lnkd.in/ePNqeBTT
When regulators make it impossible to find or afford the product you want, it’s a ban
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com
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"Mr. Biden’s energy policies, especially his push for more electric vehicles, are not popular either. Fifty-nine percent of Americans oppose the mandate that half of all cars sold in the United States by 2030 be electric." https://lnkd.in/e2QgTqCb
Opinion | The Simple Math That Could Swing the Election to Biden
https://www.nytimes.com
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It’s OSHA’s National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls Week and we’re excited to share resources and good practices that seek to support industry’s shared goal of zero incidents. Anchor Points are key to fall protection systems. Workers should understand that 100% tie off means one hook must be anchored at all times. Prompt Rescue Capability is a lifesaving action to help protect yourself and others against injuries in the event of a fall when working at heights. Workers should not work alone unless there is an alternative means of communication, like a cell phone or radio. Ladder Safety is important to ensuring everyone’s safety when working with ladders. Workers should use the 3-points of contact technique — keeping their body facing the ladder and near the middle of the ladder when ascending or descending. For good practices, learnings and discussion guides for these and more topics, check out the resources here: https://lnkd.in/g97PfsvG
AFPM Fall Prevention Week
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AFPM is honored to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls Week. Safety is the most important thing to our industries — we are committed to providing resources as we strive for our shared goal of zero incidents. For all industries, falls consistently rank among the top causes of serious workplace injuries according to data from OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fall Protection Equipment Inspection is a critical component of keeping the workforce safe. Workers should inspect fall protection equipment before each use to protect themselves from falling while working at heights. Preventing Dropped Objects is particularly important for working at heights — securing tools and work materials prevents injury and keeps the workforce safe, For good practices and learnings, check out the resources here: https://lnkd.in/g97PfsvG
AFPM Fall Prevention Week
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New study from Oxford Economics is a must read. In acknowledging the economic importance of plastics and the attributes that give plastics an environmental edge over many alternatives, the study lays out the many downsides of banning and/or imposing artificial limits on plastic production (potential for more emissions, increases in food waste and inequitable higher costs, to name a few). And pay attention to the data about recycled content plastic production (it's growing at a faster rate than virgin plastic production!). All good things to keep in mind while UN Plastics Treaty negotiations are ongoing. https://lnkd.in/e_NSrQkC
As the fourth round of negotiations (INC-4) on a UN plastics agreement begins next week in Ottawa, a report commissioned by INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHEMICAL ASSOCIATIONS and conducted by Oxford Economics provides a first of its kind analysis of the #plastics industry and the socio-economic ramifications of imposing #production caps on plastics production. Explore the full report here: https://okt.to/zxh9ID #PlasticPollution #GlobalEconomy #Sustainability #INC4 #ICCA
Mapping the Plastics Value Chain: A framework to understand the socio-economic impacts of a production cap on virgin plastics