About
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NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, is a national trade association based in Washington, D.C. representing nearly 500 members, including virtually all U.S. refiners and petrochemical manufacturers. Our members supply consumers with a wide variety of products used daily in their homes and businesses. These products include gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, lubricants, and the chemicals that serve as "building blocks" for everything from plastics to clothing to medicine to computers and many other products essential to maintaining and improving the nation's quality of life.
The refining and petrochemical industries make a vital contribution to the health and welfare of this nation with their contributions to economic growth and national security while working diligently to operate their facilities safely and to protect human health and the environment.
NPRA’s Objectives:
- Educate the public and policymakers about the vital role of the refining and petrochemical industries in the nation's economy and our contribution to improvements in the quality of life
- Serve as a strong advocacy voice for our members with government officials, the media and the public to promote policies that balance energy supply needs with environmental goals,
- Facilitate technical advancement and continued progress in safety, environmental performance and security, in part through world-class meetings and conferences several of which are the foremost industry meetings in the world.