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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of State's release of a draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "Finally, 1,625 days after TransCanada first applied for a presidential permit to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, it...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today announced the hiring of Joanne M. Shore as Chief Industry Analyst. Shore will serve as a valuable resource in developing assessments of how various regulations as policies will impact fuel and petrochemical manufacturers and American consumers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "We are glad to have Joanne as a part of the AFPM team," said...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman's approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline through his state: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "Governor Dave Heineman's decision today to allow the Keystone XL Pipeline to be routed through Nebraska brings the country one step closer to economic growth and...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President Charles T. Drevna responded today to statements from America's Energy Advantage Coalition suggesting the need to explore export restrictions on natural gas. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "AFPM is encouraged about aspects of the coalition's effort that highlight the critical role natural gas will play in bringing about a...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new survey from the American Automobile Association (AAA) provides yet another confirmation that the Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) hasty approval of E15 threatens consumer engines and vehicles. Instead of simply acting on very limited testing rather than a comprehensive analysis, the Agency rubberstamped the Growth Energy petition and approved E15 for sale into the general marketplace. Possibly then evidence showing that...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President Charles T. Drevna responded to today's decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a request by seven governors for a Renewable Fuel Standard waiver for 2013: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "The governors' request, and the Environmental Production Agency's rejection of an ethanol mandate waiver, serves to underscore...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President Charles T. Drevna responded to remarks made by President Barack Obama that indicated he would not support a carbon tax: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "I applaud the President for recognizing that now is not the time for a new, regressive carbon tax that will hamper the nation's ability to get the economy back on track. As the...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today announced the hiring of Rebecca Adler as Senior Director of Communications. Adler will lead the AFPM communications team as the association continues its efforts to expand its message and extend its reach in an environment that presents both challenges and opportunities. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "We're very fortunate that...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President Charles T. Drevna on the re-election of President Obama: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "We congratulate President Obama and the Members of the House and Senate on their election victories. We hope that in his second term, the President will truly work to advance an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy that recognizes the...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association (AFPM) will post basic information on hurricane preparedness measures that the refining and petrochemical industry generally takes in the event of a hurricane or extreme weather event. Information on the industry's preparedness measures, recovery procedures and refined product supply can be found at www.afpm.org. (Logo:...