New API Standard Outlines Best Practices for Public Engagement in Pipeline Construction & Operations

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the publication of a pipeline public engagement standard that builds on industry’s progress and commitment to proactive, inclusive and collaborative engagement throughout the construction and operation of our nation’s pipelines. The first edition API Recommended Practice (RP) […]

What They Are Saying: EPA’s De Facto Ban on Gasoline-Powered Cars

Published by the American Petroleum Institute Last week, the Biden administration finalized a new regulation that will effectively eliminate most new gas-powered cars and traditional hybrids from the U.S. market in just eight short years. Consumers have made clear over the past year that they value the freedom to choose a vehicle that’s best for […]

New Report: American Natural Gas Prices Stand Among World’s Lowest Amid Record U.S. LNG Exports

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released new analysis showing that Americans benefit from among the lowest residential natural gas prices globally even as the U.S. leads the world in LNG exports. The report, conducted by Energy Ventures Analysis, demonstrates the American natural gas industry’s record […]

API & AFPM: EPA Vehicle Regulation Will Eliminate Most New Gas Cars in Less Than a Decade

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 – Today, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on EPA’s newly finalized light-duty vehicle standards covering model years 2027-2032:   Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/03/20/afpm-api-epa-vehicle-regulation-will-eliminate-most-new-gas-cars

API Statement on House Energy Week

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 – American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers today issued the following statement ahead of ‘Energy Week’ in the U.S. House of Representatives:  Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/03/18/api-statement-on-house-energy-week

API Raises Concerns with New SEC Risk Disclosure Rule

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel Ryan Meyers on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) release of its final climate-related risk disclosure rule: Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/03/06/api-raises-concerns-with-new-sec-risk-disclosure-rule

API: Final RMP Rule Undermines Safety, Risks Higher Energy Costs

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from API Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule: Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2024/03/01/api-final-rmp-rule-undermines-safety-risks-higher-energy-costs

API Statement on Reported Revisions to EPA Power Plant Rule

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 29, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer in response to an announcement from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan that existing natural gas power plants will not […]

API Warns Hydrogen 45V Regulations Fail to Recognize Blue Hydrogen as Climate Solution, Calls for Inclusive Approach

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 27, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today urged the Biden Administration to prioritize production of hydrogen of all types and feedstocks – including blue hydrogen produced from natural gas – to drive a lower carbon future. In comments filed on the Section 45V tax credit […]

New Ipsos Poll: 2 in 3 Voters View America on Wrong Track on Energy

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 27, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released a new national poll conducted by Ipsos demonstrating widespread concern over Washington’s approach on energy policy. Two out of three American voters say the country is on the wrong track on energy policy, and following the administration’s recent pause on LNG export […]

API Welcomes Release of Bipartisan Tax Deal

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, January 16, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole after the chairs of the House and Senate tax writing committees released the framework for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers […]

API Calls on Policymakers to ‘Keep the Lights on’ With Long-Term Energy Plan

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, January 10, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute today held its annual State of American Energy event, calling on policymakers to focus on a long-term energy plan that strengthens energy independence, seizes America’s energy advantage and accelerates energy innovation. API also announced its “Lights on Energy” campaign to […]

API Commends EPA on Louisiana Carbon Capture Decision: A Step Toward a Lower-Carbon, More Energy-Secure Future

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 28, 2023 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to grant primacy to the state of Louisiana to advance carbon capture projects: Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/12/29/api-commends-epa-on-louisiana-primacy-decision

API Welcomes Administration’s Focus on Accelerating Hydrogen, Urges Technology-Neutral Approach

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 22, 2023 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer after the U.S. Department of Treasury released its preliminary guidance on the 45V tax credit. The expansion of a hydrogen economy, […]

API Statement on Lease Sale 261

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 20, 2023 – The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins regarding today’s offshore lease sale mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act: Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/12/20/api-statement-on-lease-sale-261

API: Final 5-Year Offshore Program is ‘Step in Wrong Direction’ for U.S. Energy Security

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins on the Biden administration’s approval of a five-year program for federal offshore leasing. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/12/15/Final-5-Year-Offshore-Program-Step-Wrong-Direction-US-Energy-Security

API Names Mason Hamilton as Vice President of Economics and Research

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 14, 2023 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today named Mason Hamilton as Vice President of Economics and Research. Hamilton joins API from the International Energy Forum (IEF), where he served as Special Assistant to the Secretary General. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/12/14/api-names-mason-hamilton-vice-president-economics-research

New Study: U.S. LNG Critical to Addressing European Supply Gap

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, December 14, 2023 – In less than a decade, the United States has become the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world, establishing America as a cornerstone of global energy security and driving local economic development. Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Association […]

API Statement on Lease Sale 261 Delay

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, November 2, 2023 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins on the Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) decision to delay Lease Sale 261. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/11/02/API-Statement-on-Lease-Sale-261-Delay

American Energy Trade Groups Urge Interior to Remove Barriers to Offshore Production, Support U.S. Energy Security

Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, November 1, 2023 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today called on the Biden administration to help meet growing energy demand by allowing for consistent and predictable access to America’s vast energy resources offshore. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2023/11/01/American-Energy-Trade-Groups-Urge-Interior-to-Remove-Barriers

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