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The members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economically developing energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consumers. We recognize our responsibility to work with the public, the government, and others to develop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protecting the health and safety of our employees and the public.

Our Environmental Principles 



Environmental Expenditures by the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
The U.S. oil and natural gas industry has invested more than $148 billion since 1990 toward improving the environmental performance of its products, facilities and operations – $504 for every man, woman and child in the United States.  More...

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Air

The petroleum industry is committed to improving air quality, while continuing to meet the energy demands of our nation. 
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Fuels

Fuels keep America going strong. Learn more about fuels prices, cleaner fuels and renewables.
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Climate Change

Learn what the oil and natural gas industry is doing to address climate change.
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Energy Efficiency and Recycling

Learn what the oil and natural gas industry is doing and what you can do to recycle and use energy more efficiently.
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Innovation

Find out how the oil and natural gas industry is creating and utilizing many innovative technologies to get the maximum value out of the resources being developed.
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EI Oil Rig Workers
Performance
The U.S. oil and natural gas industry's record of environmental performance over the past 30 years shows significant improvements in environmental quality across all sectors of the industry.
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EI Refinery Workers
Health and Safety

Safety is an essential and integral part of the petroleum industry. We care deeply about how our operations and products affect our employees, contractors, neighbors and customers. 
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Water

API conducts research and provides guidance on issues related to the surface water environment and the regulations that apply. Water Quality, Spills and Releases, Wetland and Aquatic Protection, Conservation, API Committees, More...


FS Field Storm
Groundwater
API conducts research on the characterization, natural attenuation, and remediation of petroleum impacted soil and groundwater. Oxygenates, Free-Product & LNAPL Remediation, Vapor Intrusion, Research Bulletins
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Partnerships

The petroleum industry has a long history of public-private partnerships aimed at finding cooperative solutions to Environmental, Educational, and Community issues; or view partnerships by Company.





 
 

 
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Updated:September 7, 2007