Today’s conflict in the Middle East underscores the importance of energy security, and just how blessed we are in the United States, and in North America, to have abundant natural resources, world-class refining and petrochemical assets, midstream infrastructure, and an amazing workforce.

As the world’s energy superpower, we are much better positioned to weather the storm. We produce more gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and refined products than any other country, and more than we consume here at home.

Global market turbulence is underscoring just how fortunate we are in the United States to have the strongest petrochemical industry in the world.

We have abundant, affordable domestic resources right here at home; world-class petrochemical facilities; a midstream ecosystem of deepwater ports, pipelines, and rail networks that connect production to markets; and we have the most skilled, innovative workforce anywhere on Earth.

Pipelines allow Americans access to affordable liquid fuels and petrochemicals, but too often, critical pipeline projects get delayed in the federal review process. The bipartisan SPEED Act will reform the parts of the National Environmental Policy Act others have misused to stymie infrastructure and connect more Americans to the reliable energy they need. AFPM urges support for this legislation, and we’d like to thank @RepWesterman and @NatResources for prioritizing permitting reform.

.@AFPMonline applauds @TransportGOP for bringing the PERMIT Act to the finish line. For Americans to reap the benefits of affordable liquid fuels and petrochemicals, they need access to those products — and that depends on a network of safe, expansive pipelines. This legislation will reduce red tape and modernize our liquid energy pipeline system, while protecting our water supplies and water quality. It’s only fitting for the world’s energy superpower to also have the world’s most advanced energy infrastructure. We strongly urge support for the PERMIT Act.