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 

New! Spills Prevention and Response Website
API is pleased to announce the launch of a new interactive website "Spills Prevention and Response." Every day, a network of tanker ships, pipelines and trucks safely delivers millions of gallons of oil and natural gas to fuel the American economy. New technologies and better training yield continual improvements as we strive to conserve valuable energy resources and protect our nation's health and environment through spill prevention. And, when spills occur, the United States employs world-leading preparedness planning and response capabilities to minimize harm to the environment.

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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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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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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...

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.