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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.
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Analysis of U.S. Oil Spillage 
Total petroleum industry spillage has decreased consistently over the last 40 years. Seventy-seven percent less oil is spilling since the 1970s and 54% less since the previous decade. The analyses in this report examine oil spillage and other oil inputs into U.S. waters from all angles – from the spills of greatest public concern, those from the oil industry’s tankers and offshore production platforms, to the spills attributable to public consumers.
For details, see the complete report below:
Analysis of U.S. Oil Spillage
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(1990-2007)
Expenditures covered in this report are those related to the prevention, control, abatement or elimination of environmental pollution by the U.S. oil and natural gas industry in the United States and its territories. Interested in this report or more information, contact Adebukola Adefemi at adefemia@api.org.
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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. Spills Prevention and Response is an interactive website that explores how 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.
Air
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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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