American Petroleum Institute news
API comments on Secretary Granholm's confirmation to lead US Department of Energy
The American Petroleum Institute's President and CEO, Mike Sommers, has commented on the US Senate’s vote to confirm Secretary Granholm to lead the US Department of Energy.
API Energy Excellence initiative strengthens industry’s commitment to safety and sustainability
Under the initiative, API member companies will commit to applying safety standards, implementing workforce training programmes and participating in performance-improving efforts.
API welcomes clean energy funding announced by US Department of Energy
The US$100 million announced under DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy programme aims to identify and help develop cutting-edge, innovative technologies needed to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.
Total ends membership of API
Total has said that API's climate positions were only "partially aligned" with its own.
API publishes fifth edition of API 2350
API 2350 provides guidance for the safe transfer of petroleum products to storage tanks.
API offers Portuguese-language certification programme for aboveground storage tanks
The API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification is now being offered in Portuguese.
API: modified methane rules support further emissions reductions
The API has said it supports the US EPA's modification of methane rules.
The June issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering is now online
The June 2020 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering looks at digital transformation in the downstream sector.
Phillips 66 CEO named chairman of API
The API has recently announced that the Phillips 66 chairman and CEO will serve as the chairman of API’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.
US crude oil production and exports hit historic highs
US crude oil production and exports have hit a historic high, benefitting US consumers, says API.