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WASHINGTON, November 2, 2009 - The American Petroleum Institute today published a new guidance document outlining current best-industry practices for the proper drilling and cementing of wells that are being hydraulically fractured. The document, API HF1, Hydraulic Fracturing Operations - Well Construction and Integrity Guideline, is designed to ensure that shallow ground water aquifers and the environment are protected throughout the drilling, completion, and production phases of a well’s life.

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 27, 2009 –The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement today from President Jack Gerard on the Kerry-Boxer climate bill hearing:

WASHINGTON, October 26, 2009 - Fifteen labor unions and the American Petroleum Institute, members of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee, have written to senior members of Congress to encourage them to support tax policies that will protect and encourage the development of quality U.S. jobs, while at the same time fortifying our nation’s energy and economic security.

WASHINGTON, October 24, 2009 - The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement today from President Jack Gerard on the Kerry-Boxer bill:

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.

WASHINGTON, October 16, 2009 - The economic impact of oil sands development in neighboring Canada is a boon for the U.S. economy and is expected to lead to the creation of more than 342,000 new U.S. jobs between 2011 and 2015, a new study by the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) finds.

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