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AFPM launches second round of ads spotlighting gas car ban policies across battleground states

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Washington, D.C., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is launching a second round of issue ads to inform consumers about the Biden administration’s policy agenda rushing to ban sales of new gas vehicles.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is launching a second round of issue ads to inform consumers about the Biden administration’s policy agenda rushing to ban sales of new gas vehicles.
  • On top of that, EPA is considering authorizing California’s ban on sales of new gas, diesel and traditional hybrid vehicles—a policy that, if approved, would be imposed on Americans in more than a dozen states.
  • “The Biden administration is trying to eliminate gas cars and push EV adoption faster than consumers want and faster than our infrastructure can handle.
  • The American people need to know the truth about these policies and their endgame now, while the regulations are still being decided.

Corporate Alignment with Climate Goals Under Scrutiny: LyondellBasell & Bayer demonstrate good practice

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Chemical giant LyondellBasell (LYB) has emerged as an example of better practice in this field by proactively addressing concerns over misaligned industry affiliations.

Key Points: 
  • Chemical giant LyondellBasell (LYB) has emerged as an example of better practice in this field by proactively addressing concerns over misaligned industry affiliations.
  • The company's Climate Advocacy Report , released in May 2023, evaluates its memberships in key trade associations, categorising each based on alignment with climate policy positions.
  • Another example of good practice is provided by Bayer’s (BAY) Industry Association Climate Review (2023) which assesses 63 associations.
  • As the world grapples with climate challenges, the time for blurred communication is long gone, and corporate leaders should be clear about their climate transition pathway.

AFPM launches seven-figure issue campaign spotlighting gas car ban policies across battleground states

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Monday, February 12, 2024

AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement about the campaign and the various Biden policies designed to eliminate gas vehicles:

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  • AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement about the campaign and the various Biden policies designed to eliminate gas vehicles:
    “The Biden administration is overseeing a whole-of-government campaign to eliminate new gas, diesel, flex fuel and traditional hybrid vehicles.
  • “Americans are solidly against any government efforts aimed at banning gas cars and imposing electric vehicle mandates.
  • The public deserves to know now while there’s still a chance to push for better regulations that respect consumer freedom.
  • “The issue campaign we’re launching today is meant to raise awareness about the various federal policies aimed at ending gas cars .

KAP Becomes Associate Member of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

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Monday, November 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAP Project Services , one of the largest privately held technology-enabled project control solutions providers in North America, is delighted to announce its new involvement as an Associate Member of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAP Project Services , one of the largest privately held technology-enabled project control solutions providers in North America, is delighted to announce its new involvement as an Associate Member of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
  • This partnership with AFPM, the foremost trade association representing fuel producers, essential petrochemical manufacturers, and midstream logistics companies of America, underscores KAP's commitment to advancing innovation and sustainability within the energy and petrochemical sectors.
  • We look forward to contributing our expertise and knowledge to the industry through this affiliation," said Scott Kammerer, CEO of KAP Project Services.
  • The association's renowned events, conferences, and advocacy efforts provide KAP with a platform to engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities in the energy and petrochemical sectors.

AFPM applauds House passage of H.R. 1435 to protect consumers from higher costs of California vehicle bans

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act , from the House of Representatives.

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  • 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act , from the House of Representatives.
  • “Congress is right to clarify the limits of federal EPA power and take the threat of California vehicle bans off the table.
  • AFPM appreciates the leadership of Representatives Joyce, Latta, Bilirakis, Obernolte and Chair McMorris Rodgers, in spearheading the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R.
  • This legislation is not anti-EV , it simply stops EPA from permitting and proliferating California vehicle bans.

BrandSafway receives 26 AFPM awards

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty-six BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical plant site teams received Contractor Safety Achievement Awards from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association based on their safety performance in 2022.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty-six BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical plant site teams received Contractor Safety Achievement Awards from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association based on their safety performance in 2022.
  • “I’m very proud of our hardworking employees and their dedication to excellence in safety at these 26 refinery and petrochemical sites as well as all of our locations globally,” said Gabe McCabe, president of BrandSafway Industrial, Energy and Commercial.
  • “In addition, I would like to thank our customers for partnering with us to improve safety at these facilities, as well as AFPM, an organization that shares our commitment to protecting the health and safety of everyone in our industry.”
    The following BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical site teams received awards from AFPM:

Phillips 66 Reports First-Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Phillips 66 generated $1.2 billion in cash from operations in the first quarter of 2023.

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  • Phillips 66 generated $1.2 billion in cash from operations in the first quarter of 2023.
  • During the first quarter, Phillips 66 funded $800 million of share repurchases, $486 million in dividends and $378 million of capital expenditures and investments.
  • Phillips 66 is on track to deliver $1 billion in run-rate savings by the end of 2023 under its business transformation initiative.
  • In Midstream, Phillips 66 was awarded the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award for large operators for the third consecutive year.

AFPM: EPA vehicle proposal will “effectively ban gasoline and diesel vehicles,” advantaging China

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

“We should all be aiming for individuals and families to have more fuel and vehicle choices, not less, that can fit within their budgets and meet their work and household needs.

Key Points: 
  • “We should all be aiming for individuals and families to have more fuel and vehicle choices, not less, that can fit within their budgets and meet their work and household needs.
  • EPA’s harmful proposal falls well short of that.
  • We make the products that make life better, safer and more sustainable — we make progress.
  • To learn more about AFPM and the role fuel refiners and petrochemical manufacturers play in every facet of the global economy, visit www.AFPM.org .

CITGO Makes Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation named Jim Cristman Vice President and General Manager Lemont Refinery and named Dennis Willig Vice President and General Manager Corpus Christi Refinery.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation named Jim Cristman Vice President and General Manager Lemont Refinery and named Dennis Willig Vice President and General Manager Corpus Christi Refinery.
  • "Both Jim and Dennis have critical industry and CITGO-specific experience," said CITGO Vice President Refining Jerry Dunn, "and consistent with our succession plan, we are switching their roles.
  • Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry with a well-known brand.
  • CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

BrandSafway receives 15 AFPM awards

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifteen BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical plant site teams received Contractor Safety Achievement Awards from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association based on their safety performance in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifteen BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical plant site teams received Contractor Safety Achievement Awards from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) association based on their safety performance in 2021.
  • Were very proud of these 15 refinery and petrochem sites, said Gabe McCabe, president of BrandSafway Industrial, Energy and Commercial.
  • The following BrandSafway refinery and petrochemical site teams received awards from AFPM:
    Baytown Chemical Plant of ExxonMobil Chemical Co.
    Coffeyville Refinery of CVR Energy Inc.
    Wynnewood Refining Company of CVR Energy Inc.
  • The AFPM awards program promotes safe work practices and accident prevention.