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Calder Hodge

Everyday Heroes: The Calder Hodge Story

Calder's prosthetics are strong, lightweight and flexible due to advanced carbon fibers and epoxy resins that start with petrochemicals.

Midstream

Our industry's midstream

The pipelines, railroads, ships, roads and storage used by the refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries are an essential part of these multi-faceted businesses.

Molecular Recycling

Molecular Recycling

Petrochemical manufacturers are working on novel “molecular” recycling solutions to give new life to plastic products — including many single-use plastics — so they can safely provide value over and over again.

Maintenance contractors

A day in the life: Maintenance contractor

AFPM explores a day in the life of Richard, a maintenance contractor at HollyFrontier's Navajo Refinery in Artesia, NM.

Petchem 101

Petrochemicals 101

What are petrochemicals? Watch this video to learn about the building blocks that make modern life possible.

Who sets gas prices

Who decides how much gasoline costs?

Contrary to the common misconception, refiners that produce gasoline don't set the price you pay at the pump. We made an explainer video you can share with your friends and family next time you're asked this question.

Why do we need fossil fuels anymore

Why do we need fossil fuels anymore? - Part 2

We need fossil fuels and all other possible energy sources so we can enjoy the same standard of living.

Why do we need fossil fuels anymore

Why do we need fossil fuels anymore? - Part 1

Petrochemicals, derived from oil and gas, serve as the essential building blocks for a wide array of products that we rely on in our daily lives.

Petrochemical manufacturing process

Petrochemical manufacturing process

Have you ever wondered how crude oil or natural gas is processed, and how it becomes the building blocks of products we use everyday? This infographic gives a basic snapshot of how petrochemical manufacturing works.