News

WASHINGTON, November 18, 2009 - U.S. crude oil production for October averaged 5.36 million barrels per day, continuing at levels not seen since 2005, according to API’s Monthly Statistical Report.

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2009 - American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard issued the following statement on the shortening the lease terms for the upcoming Central Gulf of Mexico lease sale:

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 - The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement today from President Jack Gerard on the Senate Finance Committee hearing:

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2009 - The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement on the House passage of HR 2868, the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009:

WASHINGTON, November 5, 2009 - API announced today Martin J. Durbin has been named its new Executive Vice President of Government Affairs. Durbin will join API in December.

WASHINGTON, October 30, 2009 - American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard issued the following statement on retail gasoline prices, as reported by AAA, rising to the highest level of 2009:

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2009 - Ray L. Hunt, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hunt Consolidated Inc. and chairman and chief executive officer of Hunt Oil Company and other related companies, is the recipient of the American Petroleum Institute 2009 Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement.

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2009 - Ray L. Hunt, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hunt Consolidated Inc. and chairman and chief executive officer of Hunt Oil Company and other related companies, is the recipient of the American Petroleum Institute 2009 Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement.