and petrochemical products from the plants that produce them to the manufacturing facilities that turn them into myriad everyday consumer products that make modern life possible. Midstream infrastructure is vital to supporting continued growth in U.S. exports of crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and petrochemicals thus improving our trade balance. Expanded investment in America’s petroleum and petrochemical midstream infrastructure is essential to fully capitalize on America’s energy renaissance. American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM) members are investing billions of dollars in the midstream sector, building, expanding, and modernizing the energy infrastructure network needed
to safely and efficiently move and store increasing volumes of America’s energy resources. As is the case with any complex integrated system, the network is only as strong as the weakest link. Continued investment is vital to strengthen the supply chains that ensure that U.S. consumers have access to ample and affordable supplies of transportation fuels and other necessary products, as well as ensure that American industry continues to thrive. This report describes the key elements of the petroleum and petrochemical midstream sectors and discusses the vital role this infrastructure plays in delivering the fuels and consumer goods that Americans use every day.
AFPM MEMBERS MAKE THE PRODUCTS THAT IMPROVE YOUR LIFE.
The Fuel and Petrochemical Supply Chains
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