Policies and Principles
AFPM works to advance public policies that address our most pressing challenges. Whether it’s supporting a a regulatory environment that allows our members’ technologies and investments in biofuels, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture technologies, and strategies to address plastic waste in the environment to flourish. We support policies that enable our members to supply the fuel and petrochemicals that growing global populations and economies need to thrive, and to do so in a sustainable way.
Enhance Transparency
The future of American manufacturing requires reasonable and cost-effective regulations. AFPM supports regulatory reform that enhances transparency, accountability and efficacy of federal regulations based in sound science.
Balance Needs for All Americans
U.S. policies should balance the need for affordable and reliable fuels and a growing economy with sound environmental policies. The essential role and many societal benefits that petroleum fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals provide our nation and the world should not be ignored.
Promote Competition
The refining and petrochemical industries support policies that promote innovation, increase competition and achieve market-based solutions to society’s challenges. Policymakers should also look to ensure U.S. companies operating abroad are treated fairly through a system of trade rules that facilitate cooperation and regulatory alignment and reflect the reality of an integrated energy and petrochemical market. Finally, policymakers must ensure the full potential of the modernized tax code is realized to spur growth now and into the future.
Strengthen our Foundation
The global gains of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industries can’t be maintained or built upon unless our nation’s infrastructure keeps pace. Investment in critical infrastructure, including roads, pipelines, rail, inland waterways and ports, are key to accessing and expanding the use of U.S. resources.