The American Petroleum Institute and a coalition of associations have signed a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry requesting that the State Department immediately complete the Keystone XL Pipeline National Interest Determination (NID) process and …
ALBANY, N.Y., June 30, 2014 – New York State Petroleum Council Executive Director Karen Moreau issued the following statement today in response to the New York Court of Appeals decision to uphold local bans on hydraulic fracturing. “The New York Court of …
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014—The American Petroleum Institute (API) expressed its support for the new Oil and Natural Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ONG-ISAC), which will help protect infrastructure from cyber-attacks. While API helped form the …
Brian Straessle | 202.682.8114 | straessleb@api.orgWASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 – API today urged swift enactment of H.R.4899, which would allow greater domestic oil and natural gas development in federally controlled areas offshore, onshore and in Alaska …
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 ─ API welcomed today’s bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to fast-track exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). “Our allies overseas are looking to the U.S. for leadership on energy, just as American workers are …
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2014 ─ The American Petroleum Institute (API) strongly supports H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, which would modernize and reform the approval process for cross-border energy projects. API Downstream Group …
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2014 ─ API urged policymakers to consider the proven environmental and economic benefits of America’s oil and natural gas industry when weighing the risks claimed by opponents of U.S. energy production. “It is no coincidence that U.S. …
Zachary Cikanek | 202.682.8114 | cikanekz@api.orgWASHINGTON, June 23, 2014 ─ API welcomed a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to curtail aspects of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary …
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2014 ─ API has been named by the Washington Post as one of the best places to work in the greater D.C. region, based on an independent survey of organizations employing nearly 75,000 area workers. “API has been one of Washington’s …
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 ─ Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) rose 1.9 percent from May 2013 to average 18.9 million barrels per day last month. These were the highest May deliveries in six years. “Last month saw a continuation of …
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 ─ API welcomed today’s approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of a facility to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cameron Parish, Louisiana and urged Congress to accelerate the process for future …
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 ─ The American Petroleum Institute (API) praised the Keystone XL legislation that passed with bipartisan support in the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee and called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to bring the bill …
API’s Bob Greco says it’s time to put consumers in charge of choosing their fuel at the pump WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – The Obama Administration’s continued delays in setting ethanol requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are unacceptable, …
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2014 ─ Senate leaders should bring legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline to the floor for a vote without delay, API President and CEO Jack Gerard told reporters on a press conference call today. He was joined by Sean McGarvey, …
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2014 – The Interior Department should open new areas to offshore oil and natural gas development as it writes the schedule of lease sales for 2017 to 2022, API Senior Policy Advisor Andy Radford told reporters on a press conference …
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2014 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) officially launched – www.oilgasworkforce.com – a new website that provides information to anyone interested in careers, training, and certifications in the oil and natural gas industry. “ …
Raleigh, N.C., June 9, 2014 ─ Strong bipartisan majorities of registered North Carolina voters support increased production of U.S. oil and natural gas, according to a new poll unveiled by the North Carolina Petroleum Council. “Strong majorities of North …
WASHINGTON June 4, 2014 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued three new first edition standards to enhance refinery safety and inspection programs as part of its core commitments to improving workplace safety and protecting the environment. “ …
Raleigh, N.C., June 4, 2014 – North Carolina Petroleum Council (NCPC) Executive Director David McGowan welcomed Governor Pat McCrory’s signing of the Energy Modernization Act of 2014 which officially opened the door for the use of hydraulic fracturing in …
Harrisburg, Pa., June 5, 2014 ─ A new study shows that America’s shale energy revolution is saving millions for Pennsylvania school districts and other government offices, said Executive Director of the Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania (API- …
