Former LyondellBasell CEO Patel received the AFPM’s Petrochemical Heritage Award. Currently serving on Air Products and Chemicals Inc.'s board, he previously led major industry players like W.R. Grace
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) outlined 2026 policy goals targeting TSCA reform, trade stability, and plastic waste treaties amidst geopolitical disruptions. CEO Chet Thompson
AFPM urges Congress to reform the TSCA fee program before its September expiration, targeting EPA review backlogs and advocating for a risk-based approach for existing chemicals. Leaders seek bipartis
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers opposes the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, warning it would grant one carrier control over half of US chemical shipments. Regulator
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have halted Strait of Hormuz traffic, spiking crude oil and chemical freight rates significantly. AFPM '26 participants address these supply chain pressures, i
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